Author: Dave Carter

Phil Woolas, the former Labour minister who served under the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, has passed away at the age of 66 following a battle with brain cancer. Woolas was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer, and fought the illness for over a year before his death. His… Continue reading Phil Woolas: Former Labour minister dies aged 66

The Prince of Wales is expected to be in attendance at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to support Wales as they face Italy in the Six Nations rugby tournament. Despite a difficult run so far, with Wales having lost all four of their matches in the competition, the team is aiming to secure their first… Continue reading Prince William to attend Wales v Italy Six Nations match in Cardiff

An unusual chance has emerged to live and work on Fair Isle, which holds the title of the UK’s most remote inhabited island. However, this opportunity is specifically aimed at individuals who possess particular skills. Situated midway between Orkney and Shetland, Fair Isle is renowned not only for its distinctive knitwear but also for providing… Continue reading Fair Isle: 'Resourceful' tenants wanted for UK's remotest island

The public has been invited to participate in choosing an artist to transform the wood from the illegally felled Sycamore Gap tree into a new artwork. This initiative aims to honor the iconic tree by commissioning a piece from its timber, following the tree’s unexpected destruction. The National Trust initiated the project by requesting proposals… Continue reading Public invited to pick Sycamore Gap tree artwork commission

For the very first time in the United Kingdom, two black and rufous sengis—commonly called elephant shrews—have been born. These tiny African mammals weighed just 30 grams (about an ounce), roughly the size of a standard AA battery, at birth. Initially, their keepers at Hertfordshire Zoo in Broxbourne did not notice the arrivals, with the… Continue reading First elephant shrews born in the UK at Hertfordshire Zoo

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long is set to emphasize that her party’s involvement in the Northern Ireland Executive should not be assumed as guaranteed. Speaking at the party’s annual conference in Belfast, she is expected to highlight that their continued engagement in the power-sharing government at Stormont represents a delicate balance. Long plans to express… Continue reading Alliance leader says Stormont role 'should not be taken for granted'

Kimberley first encountered Declan Guess when she was just 15 years old, attending the same school as him. Although Guess later left mainstream education due to his anxiety, the two reconnected online via Facebook. After chatting for about five months, they met again and began a relationship. However, within a week, Guess’s behavior took a… Continue reading My stalker tricked random men into turning up at house for sex

Last weekend, lorry driver Rod Quaite encountered a diesel shortage when he stopped at a supermarket forecourt to refuel. Throughout his work journeys across Northern Ireland, he has noticed fuel prices steadily climbing, with the amount of increase varying depending on the location. This pattern has become increasingly evident following recent military actions involving the… Continue reading Petrol and diesel: What should NI drivers expect as pump prices rise?

Maya Jama, widely known for her role as the host of Love Island and as a panellist on The Masked Singer, is now setting her sights on transitioning from presenting to acting. The 31-year-old shared with the BBC that she is experiencing what she describes as “a second wind of ambition” to pursue an acting… Continue reading Maya Jama: ‘My dream acting role is to play a monster or villain’

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to introduce a support package for households facing higher heating oil costs, a consequence of the global repercussions stemming from the US-Israel conflict in Iran. In a recent interview with the Times, Reeves confirmed that funding has been secured to assist those most impacted and that the Treasury is exploring… Continue reading Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs