Author: Dave Carter

An unusual chance has emerged to live and work on Fair Isle, which holds the title of the UK’s most remote inhabited island. However, this opportunity is specifically aimed at individuals who possess particular skills. Situated midway between Orkney and Shetland, Fair Isle is renowned not only for its distinctive knitwear but also for providing… Continue reading Fair Isle: 'Resourceful' tenants wanted for UK's remotest island

The public has been invited to participate in choosing an artist to transform the wood from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree into a new artwork. This initiative aims to honor the iconic tree by commissioning a piece from its timber, following the tree’s unexpected destruction. The National Trust initiated the project by requesting proposals… Continue reading Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork commission

For the very first time in the United Kingdom, two black and rufous sengis—commonly called elephant shrews—have been born. These tiny African mammals weighed just 30 grams (about an ounce), roughly the size of a standard AA battery, at birth. Initially, their keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne did not notice the arrivals, with the… Continue reading First elephant shrews born in the UK at Hertfordshire Zoo

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long is set to emphasize that her party’s involvement in the Northern Ireland Executive should not be assumed as guaranteed. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Belfast, she is expected to highlight that their continued engagement in the power-sharing government at Stormont represents a delicate balance. Long plans to express… Continue reading Alliance leader says Stormont role 'should not be taken for granted'

Kimberley first encountered Declan Guess when she was just 15 years old, attending the same school as him. Although Guess later left mainstream education due to his anxiety, the two reconnected online via Facebook. After chatting for about five months, they met again and began a relationship. However, within a week, Guess’s behavior took a… Continue reading My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex

Last weekend, lorry driver Rod Quaite encountered a diesel shortage when he stopped at a supermarket forecourt to refuel. Throughout his work journeys across Northern Ireland, he has noticed fuel prices steadily climbing, with the amount of increase varying depending on the location. This pattern has become increasingly evident following recent military actions involving the… Continue reading Petrol and diesel: What should NI drivers expect as pump prices rise?

Maya Jama, widely known for her role as the host of Love Island and as a panellist on The Masked Singer, is now setting her sights on transitioning from presenting to acting. The 31-year-old shared with the BBC that she is experiencing what she describes as “a second wind of ambition” to pursue an acting… Continue reading Maya Jama: ‘My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to introduce a support package for households facing higher heating oil costs, a consequence of the global repercussions stemming from the US-Israel conflict in Iran. In a recent interview with the Times, Reeves confirmed that funding has been secured to assist those most impacted and that the Treasury is exploring… Continue reading Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey is preparing to deny two fresh rape allegations, according to recent court proceedings. The 32-year-old midfielder was charged last month with two counts of rape relating to an incident in December 2020. These new allegations come after he was previously charged last year with five counts of rape and one… Continue reading Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey to deny new rape charges, court hears

Volunteers in Bristol are feeling disheartened after a large planting initiative was undone just days following the effort. About 70 people took part in planting 30,000 bulbs in St George Park as part of a community-led project aimed at enhancing local wildlife habitats. However, council workers mowed over the newly planted bulbs shortly after, leaving… Continue reading St George volunteers demoralised as council mows down 30k bulbs