Author: Dave Carter

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is currently debating whether they should appeal the sentencing of Gavin Coyle, a man who was involved in a 2008 attack on an off-duty Catholic police officer. The attack took place at Spamount near Castlederg, and Coyle was sentenced to at least four years in jail last week, and will… Continue reading PSNI bomb attack: Gavin Coyle sentence may be appealed

A charity has called for heating to be prescribed for people with severe lung conditions who struggle to afford their energy bills during the winter months. Joseph Carter, director of Asthma and Lung UK Cymru, has said that heating should be treated as a medical necessity for those who need it for their condition. The… Continue reading Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable

The Met Office has issued a new warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western Scotland that are already affected by severe flooding. A yellow warning for rain has been put in place for Argyll, Glasgow, and the West Highlands. The warning will remain in place from 6 am to 9 pm, and it is… Continue reading Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas

Supporters of Israel gathered outside Downing Street in London on Wednesday to hold a vigil in support of victims of the Hamas attacks. Participants held up pictures of those killed and lit candles, while some were in tears. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis addressed the vigil, saying that British Jews “are at one” with Israel.… Continue reading Israel-Gaza attacks: Vigil for victims held at Downing Street

A man in the UK who held a “deep-seated hatred of women” has been found guilty of murdering his sister-in-law with an axe, and sentenced to at least 28 years in prison. Nicolae Virtosu, aged 49, attacked Svetlana Mihalachi on the 9th of April 2021 at her home in Ilford, east London. Ms Mihalachi died… Continue reading Wife killer gets life for sister-in-law's axe murder

Dr Abdelkader Hammad, a surgeon at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital who has spent the last decade in Gaza to undertake kidney transplants and train local doctors, has described the situation in Gaza as being “out of control”. He was woken by the sound of rockets as the latest conflict erupted. He is currently sheltering… Continue reading Surgeon stuck in Gaza describes waking to sound of rockets

The first Scottish victim of the Hamas assault on Israel has been identified as Bernard Cowan. The grandfather, who grew up in the Glasgow area, settled in Israel with his wife and three children. Mr. Cowan was among more than 10 British citizens feared dead or missing following the attack that has resulted in over… Continue reading Tribute to Scottish victim of Hamas attack on Israel

Police Scotland’s new chief constable, Jo Farrell, has acknowledged that the force has been guilty of institutional discrimination, endorsing a controversial statement made earlier this year by her predecessor, Sir Iain Livingstone. On her first day in the job, Farrell said she wants to drive forward “an anti-discriminatory agenda”. She added that she would prioritise… Continue reading New Police Scotland chief agrees force is institutionally racist

An independent inquiry has heard that UK special forces killed nine unarmed civilians during an Afghanistan night raid. The SAS had claimed they acted in self-defence against armed men. However, details of seven separate kill/capture missions involving the deaths of 33 people, including a number of children, have been set out by counsel to the… Continue reading Afghanistan: UK special forces 'killed 9 people in their beds'

Labour’s commitment to public ownership of critical infrastructure has been reaffirmed after a motion proposed by the Unite union was passed by delegates. The motion called for railways and the energy industry to remain in public ownership. However, party sources suggest that this will not be reflected in Labour’s next manifesto. The Shadow Business Secretary,… Continue reading Labour conference votes to nationalise energy