Author: Dave Carter

The front pages of Thursday’s newspapers are dominated by Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke’s defection to the Labour Party. The Times reports that Elphicke’s move has split Labour, while The Daily Express describes it as “shameless.” Meanwhile, The Guardian’s front page features a photo of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer with Elphicke and reports on a… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer splits party' and 'no Royal reunion'

England’s rivers, lakes, and seas are not receiving enough attention from the government, according to a statutory body called the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). The environmental watchdog has criticized the lack of detail, funding, and overall commitment from the government’s plan to improve water health, suggesting they will miss their targets by a significant… Continue reading OEP watchdog criticises government's water clean-up plans for England

John McFall, a former Paralympian, is currently participating in ground-breaking astronaut training with the European Space Agency (ESA) to determine if people with physical disabilities can safely live and work in space. McFall lost the lower part of his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, and he is now testing the… Continue reading The para-astronaut on a mission to open up space to disability

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to accept the defection of Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke into Labour has surprised and outraged many of his colleagues. The move, announced just minutes before Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, has left some Labour MPs feeling upset, let down, and shocked. While some senior sources regard it as “one… Continue reading Natalie Elphicke: Starmer faces anger after Tory MP's defection

International students in Wales are reportedly sleeping in university buildings and libraries due to a lack of affordable accommodation near their universities. Postgraduate students with families are particularly affected, as they are not eligible for university housing. Welsh universities are aiming to increase international student numbers as they may be charged up to four times… Continue reading University: International students sleeping rough on campus

Thornbury Nursing Services, an agency that provides last-minute freelance nurses to NHS hospitals, has been discovered to charge up to £2,000 a shift, according to BBC News. Glen Burley, CEO of the Foundation Group, stated that the agency targets regions with nurse shortages. Burley claims that Thornbury is “profiteering” from an overwhelmed NHS, while the… Continue reading Agency charging hospitals nearly £2,000 for specialist nurse shift

Buckingham Palace hosted a summer party on Wednesday, attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This was the first of two parties the Palace will be hosting this year. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in February, the King has been making public appearances while undergoing treatment. At the event, he waved his top hat… Continue reading King Charles smiles greeting garden party guests

A couple from Port Talbot have pleaded guilty to failing to pay the bills at five different restaurants, amounting to more than £1,000. Bernard and Ann McDonagh have previous convictions for theft and fraud. They also owned up to thefts from two supermarkets as well as one count of obstructing or resisting a police officer.… Continue reading Port Talbot: Dine and dash couple admit £1000 restaurant fraud

The Duke of Sussex made a brief visit to the UK and attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a sporting competition for injured service men and women which Prince Harry helped found. A crowd gathered outside St Paul’s to… Continue reading Prince Harry at London Invictus Games event but will not meet King