Author: Dave Carter

The use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the Premier League has prompted a proposed vote to scrap its use in the league from next season. The proposition to remove VAR has been submitted by Wolverhampton Wanderers, and if passed, will be put to a vote at the annual general meeting for the 20 member… Continue reading VAR: Premier League clubs to vote on whether to scrap video assistant referees

The Scottish government has declared a national housing emergency due to a combination of factors such as UK government budget cuts, austerity measures, labour shortages linked to Brexit, inflation, and a freeze to local housing allowance rates. During a Labour-led debate at Holyrood, SNP ministers cited the aforementioned factors for the move. Last year, several… Continue reading Scottish government declares national housing emergency

The head teacher of two Welsh schools has been found guilty of sexually abusing four girls over a four-year period. Neil Foden from Old Colwyn in Conwy county, was convicted of 19 charges of sexual abuse and has denied these charges at Mold Crown Court, claiming he had no physical contact with the girls, and… Continue reading Neil Foden: Head teacher guilty of sex abuse of girls

Residents across south Devon have been advised to boil their tap water after 16 cases of a diarrhoea-type illness were confirmed, according to the UK Health Security Agency. A further 70 suspected cases are also being investigated. Cryptosporidium was identified as being predominantly a waterborne disease. Drinking contaminated water, or swallowing it while swimming in… Continue reading Devon residents urged to boil water after confirmed disease cases

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Baroness Arlene Foster has apologized for how the country’s executive handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking to the UK Covid Inquiry, Baroness Foster, who was the first minister from 2016 to 2017 and then until she resigned in June 2021, said Northern Ireland should have locked down sooner than it did… Continue reading Covid Inquiry: Foster says NI should have locked down sooner

Two individuals, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, both from Carlisle, have been charged with two counts of criminal damage to the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian’s Wall. The charges, which are set to be heard in Newcastle’s Magistrates’ Court, have estimated the damage to the tree alone at a staggering £622,191. Damage to the… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Damage to tree valued at more than £620k

The UK government will publish new guidelines on Thursday which will ban schools from teaching sex education to children under nine. A source confirmed that the guidelines would also ban the teaching of gender identity at a younger age. Teachers, if asked, must state clearly that the contested nature of gender ideology. The UK government… Continue reading Plan to ban sex education for children under nine

Outwoods Primary School in Atherstone, Warwickshire, has a resident cat named Cilla who helps relieve the pressure on Year 6 pupils who are sitting their Sats exams. The students stroke and cuddle the feline before and after their tests, and head teacher Sally Taylor claims that Cilla has proved very calming and is loved by… Continue reading Cats with jobs: Cilla helps Atherstone pupils with Sats pressure

Competition between tenants seeking rental properties are creating a race to rent as listings are dwindling in numbers, according to figures compiled for the BBC. The average listing time for a two-bedroom rental home on Zoopla is now 25 days, which is 10 days less than the pre-pandemic average. High demand and a lack of… Continue reading Renters in scrum for homes as listing time slashed

The King of England, Charles III, has had his official portrait unveiled. The portrait, created by Jonathan Yeo, is the first painting of King Charles since his coronation. Members of the public were surveyed for their thoughts on the painting, with many admitting to being taken aback by the vivid red colour used. The striking… Continue reading 'That is quite red indeed’ – reaction to King's new portrait