Author: Dave Carter

A recent study by the World Health Organization has found that a third of 11-year-olds in England have drunk alcohol. Chloe Ward was one of these children and alcohol dominated her life for the next decade. However, after years of drinking, she became homeless and ended up living in a car. Two years ago, the… Continue reading 'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Front pages of Monday’s newspapers are dominated by news of England’s football victory and the election campaign. The Daily Mirror reports Labour is offering a ‘jobs bonanza’ to the UK in support of areas “decimated by the Tories.” According to the paper, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves claims that the 650,000 new roles for skilled workers… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'England's winning start' and Labour's jobs pledge

The first match of Euro 2024 saw England emerge victorious over Serbia, much to the delight of fans across the country. However, the triumph was not without its detractors, with some questioning the team’s ability to go all the way. One fan in a South London bar shared their concerns, stating that they didn’t believe… Continue reading 'A win is a win': fans react to England's first Euro 2024 match

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is investigating a fish kill that occurred along the River Roe at Burnfoot between Limavady and Dungiven in County Londonderry, according to a spokesperson. Eamon Mullan, chairperson of Roe Angling Limited, has reported more than 700 juvenile fish, including salmon, sea trout and brown trout, were… Continue reading River Roe: 'Substantial' fish kill says local angler

Prior to the England versus Serbia match at the opening of Euro 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, there was an incident involving supporters of both teams. On social media, several videos surfaced which showed tables, chairs, and bottles being thrown in the German city. The local police report that two groups were separated and seven individuals from… Continue reading Euro 2024: Fan trouble in Gelsenkirchen before England's opening match

A 16-year-old boy lost his life over the weekend after being struck by a falling tree in Nottinghamshire. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Carlton-in-Lindrick, and three individuals have since been arrested in connection with the death of the teenager. Two of those detained are being held on suspicion of manslaughter, while a 28-year-old… Continue reading Three arrested as boy killed by falling tree in Carlton-in-Lindrick

Police in Fintona, County Tyrone have arrested a 28-year-old man after he drove his car towards police officers during a parade on the Tattymoyle Road. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the driver of a black BMW car disobeyed instructions from police and deliberately swerved towards officers. A police officer was forced to jump… Continue reading Fintona: Man arrested after car driven at police

A 12-year-old boy, identified as Keaton Slater, has been killed in a hit-and-run incident in Coventry. West Midlands Police have identified 21-year-old Dolars Aleksanders as the man suspected of causing death by dangerous driving. The police have also appealed for information on Aleksanders’ whereabouts. A black BMW found abandoned in New Arley has been seized… Continue reading Police name man wanted for Coventry boy's hit-and-run death

Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner has stated that media speculation surrounding officers’ decision to hit a loose cow with their car “does not necessarily reflect the situation” they were in. Video footage captured a police vehicle hitting the animal twice in a South West London street, receiving criticism from animal welfare groups and Home Secretary.… Continue reading Surrey Police: PCC urges calm over cow collision investigation

On Father’s Day, Prince William received a special message from his children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, on the family’s social media accounts. The post, which marks the children’s first social media message, featured a photo of William standing on a beach with his arms around his children and looking out towards the… Continue reading William Father's Day tribute posted by royal children George, Charlotte and Louis