Author: Dave Carter

A mural featuring England footballers Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers enjoying orange chips, a local specialty also known as battered chips, has been damaged. The painting was located on the side of the Classic Fryer chippy on Hagley Road in Quinton. Both players are originally from the Black Country, which the artwork highlighted. Dudley-based artist… Continue reading Bellingham and Rogers orange chips mural vandalised

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The Jamaican government is set to present a petition to King Charles on Monday concerning slavery reparations, according to the nation’s culture minister, Olivia Grange. This petition seeks for the King, who is Jamaica’s head of state, to submit three specific legal questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC), which serves as… Continue reading Jamaican officials to bring reparations petition to King Charles

Approximately 140 migrants traveling in a single dinghy have been rescued in the English Channel. The inflatable boat, which set off from the Normandy coastline overnight, sought assistance after entering UK waters. Two RNLI lifeboats responded to the call and conducted the rescue, according to the French coastguard. Those on board are now being taken… Continue reading 140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel

Authorities have charged two adults and a teenager with attempted murder following an incident involving a shotgun being discharged in a town centre. The event occurred in Market Place, Braintree, Essex, at approximately 22:10 BST on Monday. Police described the occurrence as a “targeted attack.” During the incident, two teenagers suffered significant injuries to their… Continue reading Three charged with attempted murder after Braintree shooting

In Sheffield, lollipop men and women are now being equipped with body-worn cameras to address issues of abuse and aggressive conduct from motorists. This initiative, introduced by Sheffield City Council, involves issuing cameras to school crossing wardens at various locations across the city, though specific sites have not been disclosed. These devices will capture footage… Continue reading Body-worn cameras given to Sheffield school crossing wardens

Residents in west Belfast have expressed deep concern and fear for the safety of their homes following an incident involving fireworks on Saturday night. According to local reports, approximately 30 young individuals, including children as young as nine and several teenagers, were seen throwing fireworks around the neighborhood. This disturbing behavior has led to increased… Continue reading West Belfast: Residents fear for home safety as fireworks thrown

French prosecutors have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of two fishermen who went missing when their trawler sank in the English Channel. The vessel, named Maranello, encountered trouble with its fishing equipment and subsequently sank near Plymouth on 29 August. Out of the five crew members aboard, three were rescued by a nearby fishing… Continue reading Bodies of missing French fishermen recovered from Channel

A tragic incident occurred in Staffordshire where a three-month-old infant lost her life while camping in a wooded area with her family. Authorities were alerted at 08:45 BST on Saturday following reports that the child was in cardiac arrest near Strawberry Lane, close to Cheslyn Hay. Emergency responders, including an air ambulance, arrived promptly at… Continue reading Police confirm three-month-old girl died in Cheslyn Hay woods

John Swinney, Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, has indicated that under the proposed government reforms to reduce the number of health boards from 14 to just two, residents will not have to travel further to access health care services. Addressing concerns about the impact on patients who already travel significant distances—such as women in the far… Continue reading Swinney suggests Scots will not travel further for health care under reforms