Author: Dave Carter

The UK’s emergence from recession is the focus of many of the newspapers over the weekend. The Financial Times highlights the “stronger than expected” economic growth in the first three months of the year and how Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking “heart ” from it ahead of a potential general election. While the Daily… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Recession lifts' and Eurovision 'discord'

The night sky over the United Kingdom has recently been illuminated by the mesmerizing aurora borealis, also known as Northern Lights. A video taken in Nottingham showcases the stunning sight as swirls of pink, scarlet, and green dance across the sky over a residential area. These lights have been visible due to a powerful geomagnetic… Continue reading Northern Lights captured glowing over Nottingham

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, has made a rare appearance across the UK, stunning sky watchers. Northern residents including Liverpool, Kent, Norfolk, and Sussex also shared pictures of the lights, while sightings have also been reported in parts of Scotland. This is due to one of the strongest geomagnetic storms that… Continue reading Northern Lights: Sightings across UK after solar storm

Foreign policy took center stage this week as three prominent British politicians gave separate speeches addressing Britain’s security and defense in the face of global threats. Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband, current Foreign Secretary David, Lord Cameron, and Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy all shared concerns about an “axis of authoritarian states” including China, Russia,… Continue reading How foreign affairs could shape votes at home

Renowned actor Brian Cox has stated that being part of one of TV’s biggest hit shows has taken away a cherished part of him. The veteran actor is nominated in the leading actor category for a Bafta TV Award for the Sky Atlantic juggernaut Succession, which has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe. While… Continue reading Succession star Brian Cox: 'I've lost my anonymity'

The family of a 13-year-old boy who died in a collision with a drink-driver has criticised the “heartless” and “disgusting” sentence handed to his killer. Kaylan Hippsley was walking with friends to a youth club in Wales when he was hit by a car driven by Harley Whiteman, 19. Whiteman was sentenced last week to… Continue reading Kaylan Hippsley killer's sentence 'an insult' to his memory

The government’s publication of an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, in response to the recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse (IICSA), has been criticised by survivors of abuse and the chair of the IICSA, Professor Alexis Jay. The key recommendation of the inquiry, costing nearly £200m and after seven years of… Continue reading Child abuse inquiry chair 'disappointed' in govt approach

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has stated that it will take time for people to fully feel the positive effects of the UK emerging from recession, as new data reveals that the UK economy grew by 0.6% between January and March. This represents an improvement on the figures from the second half of last year.… Continue reading Sunak says it'll take time for people to feel better

Lee Byer, who was released from prison only five days prior, has been detained indefinitely in a psychiatric hospital after admitting to the killing of an elderly man in Greenford, west London, in August of this year. Byer pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Thomas O’Halloran, who was riding a mobility scooter at the time… Continue reading London stabbing: Man detained indefinitely for stabbing mobility scooter rider, 87

The family of Tony Browne, a man from West Belfast who was killed by his girlfriend, have spoken out about the trauma and devastation caused by his murder. The 54-year-old was stabbed to death in his home by Wiktoria Maksymowicz, who has subsequently been sentenced to life in prison for the heinous crime. The court… Continue reading Tony Browne murder: Woman admits murder of 'gentle and kind soul'