Author: Dave Carter

Most of England is expected to experience a yellow heat-health alert, with daytime temperatures set to reach 30C (86F). The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued alerts that come into force from 08:00 BST on Monday and will continue until Thursday afternoon in eight regions. These warnings indicate that weather conditions could pose risks… Continue reading UK weather: Heat-health alerts as temperatures to near heatwave

Protests erupted in four cities in the Republic of Ireland after a serving soldier was given a suspended sentence for attacking a woman on a Limerick street. Cathal Crotty, 22, punched 24-year-old Natasha O’Brien six times after she asked him to stop shouting homophobic abuse. He later boasted about the incident on social media. Ms… Continue reading Natasha O'Brien: Protests over sentence for assault by soldier

Several puppies have been saved by firefighters who battled a huge fire that broke out at a shop and flats in Great Yarmouth. The Norfolk Fire Service had to send nine crews swamped by the flames that were caused by the fire that broke out around 05:00 BST in Northgate Street. As at the time… Continue reading Puppies given oxygen masks after fire in Great Yarmouth

Several Reform UK candidates have made offensive comments online about women in the past, according to BBC investigations. The revelations include disparaging comments against the murdered MP Jo Cox, former Prime Minister Theresa May, and a black reality TV contestant. These remarks were posted between 2011 and 2023. All the candidates involved have been approached… Continue reading Reform UK candidates' offensive remarks uncovered by BBC

The family of Staff Sgt John McKelvie has accused the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of failing the soldier, who died during a training exercise. An inquest into the incident, which occurred at Catterick Garrison in January 2019, concluded that a lack of supervision by chain of command and inadequate safety enforcement contributed to Sgt McKelvie’s… Continue reading MoD 'failed' Sgt John McKelvie over training crash death – family

Various political leaders have criticised Nigel Farage’s recent comments stating that the West provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Rishi Sunak, the UK’s Prime Minister, called Farage’s comments “completely wrong and only plays into Putin’s hands,” whilst Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer described them as “disgraceful,” and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called Farage “an… Continue reading Sunak and Starmer hit out at Farage over Putin and Ukraine claims

Following complaints from nearby residents about a landfill in Pembrokeshire, Wales’ government has ordered an “urgent review” of the environmental regulator’s actions. Residents living near the Withyhedge landfill site have likened it to “a stink bomb on steroids”. The Channel 4 Dispatches programme claims that unsuitable waste, including vials of blood, has been dumped at… Continue reading Withyhedge: Urgent landfill review ordered after TV doc claims

Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel at least 244 flights next week due to industrial action carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA). The association served the airline with notice of an indefinite work-to-rule starting on 26 June as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Members are now planning additional action on… Continue reading Over 240 Aer Lingus fights cancelled as pilots confirm strike

Following his attendance at Taylor Swift’s concert in London on Friday night, the Prince of Wales has expressed his gratitude for the “great evening” that he had. The Prince, who was accompanied by his sons Prince William and Prince George as well as his daughter Princess Charlotte, was photographed backstage with the pop star who… Continue reading Prince William thanks Taylor Swift for 'great evening' at Wembley