Author: Dave Carter

On the 50th anniversary of the Lambeth Country Show, an accident occurred at Brockwell Park, leaving four people injured and requiring hospitalization. Officials have stated that a funfair ride at the event may have malfunctioned which resulted in the incident. Lambeth Council has confirmed that emergency services arrived at the scene soon after the incident… Continue reading Four hurt after London funfair ride 'malfunctions'

The town of Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf in south Wales is facing a cash machine shortage, leaving residents and business owners concerned for the future of the high street. The problem arose following the closure of the last bank branch in the town, which occurred in April. The remaining cash machines in the town have… Continue reading Cash: The south Wales town where machines are running out

The Labour Party has pledged to provide assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs should it emerge victorious in the UK general election. The party announced on Friday plans that would entail an overhaul of the business rates system to support high street stores while also clamping down on late invoice payments. Labour’s leader, Sir Keir… Continue reading Labour vows to 'pull up shutters' for small business

The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to create three new national parks in England if they win the next election. This would bring the country’s total number of national parks up to 13. The Chilterns, Mendips, Cotswolds, and Quantocks have been named as possible locations for the new parks, and the party has pledged to… Continue reading Lib Dems propose three new national parks

Reports suggest that social media site X has removed several accounts and posts related to a network that was spreading fake information about UK politicians. Part of the Undercover Voter project, a BBC investigation found that deepfake images were created and shared by a group of accounts to harm a candidate’s reputation. Though some of… Continue reading X removes accounts of network smearing politicians with deepfakes

Anas Sarwar, the leader of the Scottish Labour Party, has criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for returning early from D-Day commemorations, calling it “unforgivable”. Sunak has been facing backlash for leaving the 80th-anniversary event in France on Thursday and returning to the UK. The BBC’s seven-way TV election debate has condemned Sunak’s move, with Commons… Continue reading Sunak's early return from D-Day events 'unforgivable' – Sarwar

The Princess of Wales has expressed her pride in the Irish Guards while apologising for missing a parade rehearsal. Catherine would normally attend the Colonel’s Review, held ahead of next week’s Trooping the Colour, but is taking a break from her royal obligations after undergoing treatment for cancer. In a letter signed Colonel Catherine, the… Continue reading Kate speaks of pride in Irish Guards as she misses rehearsal

TV and radio presenter Michael Mosley went missing after setting off for a walk on Agios Nikolaos beach on the Greek island of Symi on Wednesday. His disappearance prompted a search and rescue operation, which resumed on Saturday. The new CCTV footage shows the 67-year-old walking towards rocky hills in the village of Pedi, heading… Continue reading Michael Mosley's wife Clare says she won't lose hope over missing presenter

George Orwell’s masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Saturday. The novel tells the story of Winston Smith, a resident of an oppressive future state who slowly rebels against the system. The book is a powerful study of totalitarianism and how it affects individuals. It takes place in a future world of war, poverty,… Continue reading 1984: How did the Isle ofJura shape George Orwell's masterpiece?

Starting from 9th June 2024, carrying liquids in hand luggage with more than 100ml will be temporarily restricted at select regional airports in the UK, including Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, London City, Aberdeen, Southend and Teesside airports. These airports had Next Generation Security Checkpoints (NGSC) in operation, which had previously abolished the 100ml liquid rules after… Continue reading 100ml liquid rule reintroduced at some regional UK airports