Author: Dave Carter

Hannah Blythyn, who served as a junior minister in the Welsh government, has been dismissed by Vaughan Gething, his counterpart for social partnership. Gething accused Blythyn of leaking text messages to the press and claimed he had “no alternative” but to take this action. He made the decision after investigating a “recent disclosure of communication.” This… Continue reading Vaughan Gething sacks minister alleging she leaked to media

In the Short Strand area of east Belfast, a woman in her 30s has been found dead in her bedroom, prompting a murder investigation. According to local police, they had received a report on Wednesday reporting the woman’s death, which was believed to have occurred shortly before 16:25 BST. The woman had sustained serious head… Continue reading East Belfast: Murder investigation launched after woman's death

South Devon has been hit by an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis that may last for a week. People have been advised to boil their tap water, and schools have been forced to close due to the lack of clean drinking water. Public health experts have confirmed 22 cases of the illness in the area, with up… Continue reading Parasite outbreak in Devon to last for 'at least' a week

Antibiotic resistance has caused “stress and suffering” for a woman who requires antibiotics nearly every other month, which is why she has spoken publicly about her experience in an effort to avoid others feeling isolated. Sian Jones, aged 71, from Vale of Glamorgan, has suffered from urinary tract infections (UTIs) for more than five decades.… Continue reading Woman becoming resistant to antibiotic drugs after infections

Nelson Shardey, a retired 74-year-old man from Ghana who has lived in the UK for almost half a century, has been informed that he must wait for 10 years before the Home Office will grant him permanent residency. Shardey, who hails from Wallasey in Wirral, had always thought that he was officially considered British. However,… Continue reading Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK

The British government has issued draft guidance stating that gender identity should not be taught in schools in England. Plans to prevent sex education for children under nine have also been outlined, government sources have said. Secondary school children will be taught about protected characteristics, such as gender reassignment and sexual orientation, however. The updated… Continue reading Schools told not to teach about gender identity

In an event in Essex, Labour leader Keir Starmer has outlined the first steps he would take if his party wins the election, which is expected to take place later this year. The measures include the creation of a border security command to tackle the criminal gangs behind small boat crossings and the recruitment of… Continue reading Keir Starmer makes pre-election pitch to voters with six steps

Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has been shot multiple times, sustaining wounds to the chest, abdomen and left arm while attending a government meeting in the central town of Handlova. The 52-year-old politician was rushed to a clinic in Bratislava, where he underwent surgery. A 71-year-old man was detained at the scene, although he has… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer's six pledges and Slovak PM shot

Over 60 pages of WhatsApp messages sent between members of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) have been released by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, offering a glimpse into the opinions of some of the party’s most senior officials as the pandemic unfolded. The exchanges feature straightforward chats and snappy comments about ministers from other political parties… Continue reading Covid Inquiry: Jibes at other ministers among DUP WhatsApps