Author: Dave Carter

Craig Williams, who is standing for the Conservatives in Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr, has been investigated by the Gambling Commission for reportedly gambling on the date of the next general election. Lord Cameron, the foreign secretary and former PM, criticized Williams for his “clearly very foolish decision.” Williams posted on social media that the Gambling Commission is… Continue reading Lord Cameron calls Tory candidate bet 'foolish decision'

Plaid Cymru is demanding “economic fairness” and increased funding for Wales from Westminster ahead of the launch of their general election manifesto. The Welsh political party has called on Labour to bring meaningful change amid claims that the party failed to deliver following 14 years of “Tory cuts and chaos”. The calls come as Plaid… Continue reading Plaid Cymru pledges more funding and economic fairness for Wales

Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest lake, needs significant investment to combat environmental problems, according to a new report seen by BBC News NI. The study was commissioned following a blue-green algal bloom last year at levels previously unseen. The report proposes more than 30 actions, covering areas including incentivisation, education, enforcement and regulation, to tackle… Continue reading Lough Neagh: Environmental issues need 'significant investment'

Taylor Swift’s recent series of concerts in Edinburgh saw thousands of fans create seismic activity with their dancing and cheering. Monitoring stations detected the commotion from 6km away, with the biggest activity taking place during three songs: ‘Cruel Summer,’ ‘Ready For It?’ and ‘champagne problems.’ The 73,000-strong Friday night crowd was the most boisterous of… Continue reading Taylor Swift fans make earth move at Edinburgh gig

Lee Coates, son of Ian Coates who was killed in the June 2023 Nottingham attacks, has revealed the trauma that he’s still subject to in the aftermath of the tragedy. Alongside Coates, 19-year-olds Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber also lost their lives in the attack. Lee Coates, who remains in the throes of grief, stated… Continue reading Nottingham attacks: Son struggles to find closure a year on

Two rival fundraising events for the US election campaign were held in London on Wednesday evening. Actress and singer Holly Valance hosted a pro-Donald Trump event in West London where tickets began at $10,000, according to one guest who spoke to the BBC. Meanwhile, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour hosted a fundraiser in support of Joe Biden’s… Continue reading Trump and Biden campaigns target donations with rival London fundraisers

Italy is preparing to host the G7 summit this week, with the leaders of the world’s largest advanced economies gathering in the southern region of Puglia. The leaders are split between two accommodation options: one, a luxurious resort where celebrities such as Madonna, the Beckhams, and Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got married, and the… Continue reading G7 summit: Italy prepares to host, with the Pope set to appear

With the United Kingdom’s last general election nearly five years ago, a lot has happened over that time. Three specific events have their own place in history: the global pandemic, the UK’s departure from the European Union, and the war in Ukraine. The effects of these events have been deep and lasting, having an impact… Continue reading How could global turmoil affect the election in Scotland?

The island of Anglesey in Wales is losing its young people to other parts of the UK due to limited job opportunities, particularly in high-paying fields. Many young residents, like Conor Fagan, who own their own businesses on the island and have made it their home, acknowledge the lack of well-paying jobs. However, some argue… Continue reading General election: Do young people need to leave Wales to work?

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has predicted that Sir Keir Starmer will become the United Kingdom’s next prime minister in an interview with Panorama. Ap Iorwerth asked Welsh voters to support the pro-independence party to prevent Labour from having too large a majority in parliament. He claimed that Labour winning a “supermajority” would enable… Continue reading General election: Plaid urge Welsh voters to stop 'huge Labour majority'