Author: Dave Carter

A fatal house explosion in Nottinghamshire has led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of murder. The incident, which occurred on John Street in Worksop, resulted in the death of David Howard, 53, who was found in the rubble and declared dead at the scene. The explosion caused significant damage to three houses… Continue reading Murder arrest over fatal house explosion in Worksop

BBC Verify’s article on Chinese investment in the UK economy, specifically focusing on the Scunthorpe steel works, has brought concerns about potential security risks. Formerly owned by China’s Jingye Steel, the British Steel plant now falls under UK government control amidst fears that the Chinese owners were planning to dismantle the blast furnaces and utilize… Continue reading How much vital UK infrastructure does China own?

JD Vance, the US Vice-President, expressed optimism about the possibility of a trade deal between the UK and the United States amidst ongoing global trade disruptions. Vance mentioned in an interview with the UnHerd website that there was a “good chance” for such an agreement in collaboration with Keir Starmer’s government. The upheaval in the… Continue reading 'Good chance' of US trade deal with UK, says Vice-President Vance

Faarea Masud reported for BBC Business and highlighted a concerning trend in job vacancies reaching their lowest level in nearly four years. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of jobs available dropped to 781,000 in the first quarter of the year, along with a decline in payroll numbers. Despite this, average… Continue reading UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow

A mysterious activist, known online as Zoë Bread and recognizable by her unusual choice of a bread slice mask in viral TikTok videos, has sparked a review of signage policies by Manchester City Council. This all started after Zoe received a parking fine for purchasing a ticket at the wrong meter on Collier Street in… Continue reading Zoë Bread TikTok parking fine videos force Manchester sign review

As per BBC News Investigations by Ashley John-Baptiste, medical professionals have raised concerns regarding unreliable blood test results, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary hospital referrals. Synnovis, a NHS provider, secured a £2bn contract in 2021 to deliver blood-testing services for hospitals and GPs across southeast London. Despite this, GPs have reported incorrect and delayed blood… Continue reading Blood test firm blamed by GPs for 'catalogue of disasters'

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Doctors are feeling the heat as they face continuous pressure to bring in revenue, according to reports received by the BBC. “Adam,” a veterinarian at a practice owned by IVC Evidensia (IVC), one of the major pet-care providers in the UK, expressed that his value is solely determined by the amount of income he generates… Continue reading Vets tell BBC they are under 'consistent pressure' to make money

Laura Foster, a correspondent for BBC News in Suffolk, reported an intriguing find at Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds. A book bound in the skin of notorious murderer William Corder, convicted of the Red Barn Murder in 1827, was discovered in the museum’s office. This macabre artifact has raised questions about its historical… Continue reading Book bound in human skin found in Bury St Edmunds museum

Deep beneath the bustling streets of London lies a world unknown to many – the realm of miners working on tunnel boring machines (TBMs). These massive machines are creating a new, hidden infrastructure for the city, including projects like the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, and the Thames Tideway sewer system. The miners, who hail from various… Continue reading Inside HS2: Meet London's miners working on the Northolt tunnels