Author: Dave Carter

The return of looted artefacts stolen by the British in the colonial era has been a long time coming for many African nations. However, while Ghana recently celebrated the return of 32 pieces of gold and silver initially taken by British soldiers from the Asante land during the 19th century, Nigeria is yet to showcase… Continue reading Ghana, Nigeria and the quest for UK looted treasure

Swiss singer Nemo has been crowned the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden, taking home the coveted crystal microphone trophy for their compelling hybrid of opera and hip-hop, The Code. Croatia, which led the public vote, finished second with the raucous party anthem Rim Tim Tagi Dim, while the UK’s Olly Alexander secured… Continue reading Switzerland wins Eurovision, while UK comes 18th

Doctors and campaigners have raised concerns over women being targeted by misleading ads that promote alternative treatments online. As NHS services are struggling to keep up with demand, some alternative treatments do not have enough evidence to back them up, while others can clash with prescribed medications. This situation is made worse by the explosion… Continue reading Health: Misleading online ads a risk to women, medics fear

The UK experienced record-breaking temperatures on Saturday as the country saw its warmest day of the year so far, according to the Met Office. Herstmonceux in East Sussex hit temperatures of 25.9C, while Cassley in northern Scotland recorded temperatures of 25.7C. Gogerddan in Wales also saw a high of 25.1C, while in Northern Ireland, temperatures… Continue reading UK records hottest day of the year so far

Labour MP for Dover, Natalie Elphicke, has been accused by the then Justice Secretary, Sir Robert Buckland, of lobbying ministers over her husband’s sexual assault case. She allegedly asked Buckland to move the date of the case to avoid publicity. However, a spokesman for Elphicke has dismissed the allegations as “nonsense”, while Labour has questioned… Continue reading New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke accused of lobbying over husband's sexual assault case

Tragedy struck the Embankment in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire on Friday afternoon when a 17-year-old boy drowned while swimming in open water. The victim, Ronalds Abele, was airlifted to Northampton General Hospital after emergency services were called at 13:45 BST but was later pronounced dead. The area was sealed off and roads were closed while the rescue… Continue reading Boy drowns while swimming in open water during the warm weather

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, also known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are currently in Nigeria for a visit to charity Nigeria Unconquered in Abuja. The royal couple has a full schedule of events set up for their trip. During their visit to the charity, Harry played sitting volleyball with army veterans, while… Continue reading Watch: Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball

James Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker, has announced that he will retire this summer. The 41-year-old’s decision comes after discussions with coach Brendon McCullum concerning the development of a new bowling attack. Anderson will retire after the first Test against West Indies, which takes place at Lord’s in July.  Anderson is third in the list of… Continue reading James Anderson retires: England bowler says it “feels like a good time” to stop

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their second day in Nigeria with a spirited game of sitting volleyball. The couple spent part of the morning with Nigeria Unconquered, an organisation which promotes participation in the country’s Invictus Games team. They then attended a reception hosted by the Nigerian military’s chief of defence staff,… Continue reading Prince Harry plays sit-down volleyball on Nigeria visit with Meghan

The Metropolitan Police announced that two elderly women in their 80s were charged with criminal damage after the glass that surrounds the Magna Carta was attacked at the British Library. On Friday, two protestors hit the protective casing that held the historic document with a hammer and chisel. The accused have been identified as the… Continue reading Magna Carta protest: Women in their 80s charged