Author: Dave Carter

Regional mayoral contests have resulted in a series of victories for the Labour Party, adding to the Tories’ election misery. With a painful set of local council results, the Conservatives hoped Andy Street would keep his seat in the West Midlands. However, he lost to Labour’s Richard Parker by only 1,508 votes, another blow to… Continue reading Election results: Labour adds to Tory misery with mayoral wins

Following technical issues, rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s concert at the Co-op Live arena was moved to the AO Arena in Manchester. Fans said they were “buzzing” to be at the event on Saturday and the atmosphere was electric. The rapper opened the show with an excited “Manchester are you ready” and received an… Continue reading Fans ‘buzzing’ as A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie gig moved from Co-op Live goes ahead

In a stunning upset, Labour candidate Richard Parker has been elected as the new mayor of the West Midlands. After six out of seven local authorities conducted vote checks, a full recount was ordered in Coventry due to the extremely close race. Parker’s surprising victory is a major blow to the Conservative party, who had… Continue reading Richard Parker elected West Midlands mayor in blow for Tories

Tragedy has struck at Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher as a young woman in her 20s plunged to her death. According to reports from the Irish news organization, RTÉ, the woman was visiting the popular tourist attraction and was with three friends at the time of her fatal accident. While specific details surrounding the incident are… Continue reading Cliffs of Moher: Woman in 20s dies after fall

The family of 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin, who was fatally stabbed with a sword as he left his home to walk to school in Hainault, London, has said they have lost their “most loved and amazing son”. In a statement, his family expressed their sadness at the loss of their beloved son, who they described as… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Family devastated by loss of 'most loved and amazing son'

Daniel Rooney, an up-and-coming singer from Glasgow, was credited with saving the day when he stepped in for Olly Murs at a Take That gig at the last minute. Murs was unable to make it to the gig due to transport issues, and Rooney, who had been playing at a hotel bar in the city,… Continue reading Bar singer steps in after Olly Murs cancels support gig for Take That

Mark Steel, a 63-year-old comedian, writer, and podcaster, has shared his experience of surviving throat cancer and his immense relief at being given the all-clear by doctors. Steel first shared his diagnosis in October 2020 and has since undergone successful treatment. He praised the staff at University College London Hospital for being “astoundingly fantastic” throughout… Continue reading Mark Steel: Comedian 'immensely relieved' to be cancer-free as he praises doctors

Labour’s deputy campaign coordinator, Ellie Reeves, has acknowledged that the party needs to regain the trust of Muslim voters following a recent backlash over its stance on Gaza. The party’s position on the Israel-Hamas war seems to have resulted in a significant reduction in support in Muslim areas during England’s local elections earlier this year.… Continue reading Labour must rebuild trust with Muslim voters, says senior MP

Over 30,000 properties in Sussex are without water as a result of a burst pipe in isolated woodland. The issue, which began on Thursday, has impacted customers in St Leonards, Hastings, and rural areas around Westfield. Southern Water has assured residents that there is “good progress” on fixing the issue but warns that the disruptions… Continue reading Southern Water outage works continue overnight

The opening of the Co-op Live arena in Manchester has been beset by issues, with workers involved in the project speaking anonymously to highlight the chaotic events leading up to the venue’s launch. Staff have been left in tears after American rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s gig was called off at the last minute… Continue reading ‘I couldn’t stop crying’: Co-op Live workers tell BBC of behind-the-scenes chaos