Author: Dave Carter

Israeli airstrikes continue to hammer the southern Gaza city of Rafah despite pressure mounting for a ceasefire to be agreed. Reports suggest that no agreement has yet been reached between Israel and Hamas after the latter suggested they had accepted proposals brokered by Egypt and Qatar mediators. The Green Party in the UK is facing… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'No truce yet' in Gaza and Alzheimer's treatment hope

Livestock farmers are at risk of a new strain of animal disease, which could have serious implications, according to experts. The bluetongue virus is predicted to spread across England, with a “very high probability” of infected midges being blown over from northern Europe. Already there have been 126 cases of the disease which does not… Continue reading Bluetongue farm virus warning for sheep and cattle as midges blown into UK

A charity that helped a couple experiencing domestic abuse has been identified as part of a £2.6m project to identify the most effective ways to support families and children who are affected by domestic abuse. The charity For Baby’s Sake was referred to by social workers when Amy and Peter were expecting their first child.… Continue reading Domestic abuse: ‘I was quite controlling, things needed to change’

Exam boards are urging social media companies to do more to prevent the sale of fake GCSE and A-level papers to students. Accounts falsely claiming to have access to this year’s exam papers have been discovered on platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Some charged hundreds of pounds for the papers whilst others were free.… Continue reading Social media sites urged to stop A-level and GCSE scammers

Kyren Wilson wins his first world title after defeating Jak Jones 18-14 in a tense final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The 32-year-old was leading 15-10 before moving to the brink of victory at 17-11. Jones fought back by winning three consecutive frames, but Wilson sealed his victory with an outburst and tears of… Continue reading World Championship: Kyren Wilson beats Jak Jones to win world title

According to BBC News, a significant data breach has exposed the personal information of an unknown number of serving members of the UK military. The hack targeted a payroll system used by the Ministry of Defence, which includes the names and bank details of current and some past armed forces personnel. In some cases, personal… Continue reading MoD data breach: UK armed forces' personal details accessed in hack

The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings covering a large part of England, Scotland, and Wales. Flash floods could cause travel disruption and cut off communities with up to 40mm (1.5 inches) of rain expected to fall in just a couple of hours. The Met Office added that difficult driving conditions could arise, some road… Continue reading UK weather: More thunderstorms to hit UK with warnings issued

On his second stint as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), John Swinney is set to take on the role of Scotland’s seventh first minister. This comes 20 years after he resigned from the party leadership following three electoral setbacks. Swinney has held senior positions in the Scottish government and was the deputy first… Continue reading Swinney takes leadership as big tensions remain in SNP

Several of Wales’ most well-known artists, including Sir Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, Michael Sheen, and Ruth Jones, have voiced their opposition to the cuts made to the Welsh National Opera (WNO). The artists have sent a protest letter to the Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething, saying that funding cuts from Arts Council England (ACE) and… Continue reading Welsh National Opera: Wales' top artists criticise cuts

Daniel Rooney, an up-and-coming singer from Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, had a night he’ll never forget when he stepped in for Olly Murs at a Take That gig in Glasgow on Friday night. Rooney had been playing a regular gig at the Radisson Red hotel when he was spotted by TV presenter Ross King. Murs was… Continue reading Bar singer who stepped in for Olly Murs at Take That gig says 'it's been madness'