Author: Dave Carter

Early on Thursday morning, thunderstorms hit parts of the UK, causing widespread disruptions. Downpours swept across the south-east, south-west England, and southern Wales. The impact on travel is unclear, with some delays expected due to damage caused by lightning strikes. The southern parts of the UK are under a weather warning, with the Met Office… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorms rumble over southern England

A 14-year-old boy named Daniel Anjorin was murdered in a sword attack in Hainault, north-east London. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, was charged with his murder and due to appear before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when police received reports of a car crashing into a house and people being stabbed.… Continue reading Man due in court over Hainault sword attack

Almost 11,000 black cab drivers in London are trying to bring a multi-million pound legal case against Uber. RGL Management, which manages litigation, has claimed that the case’s value is at least £250m. If successful, it would mean that the drivers could receive £25,000 each. Uber has not yet issued a comment on the matter.… Continue reading London black cab drivers to file £250m lawsuit against Uber

A reconstructed model of a Neanderthal woman has been unveiled by scientists in a new documentary, Secrets of the Neanderthals. Based on a skull found in Shanidar Cave in Iraqi Kurdistan, the five-year research project reinforces beliefs that Neanderthals were a separate species to humans, but were in many respects like us. The skull was… Continue reading Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has expressed her disappointment after her sold-out gigs at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena were cancelled. The trouble-plagued arena had already postponed its opening three times before cancelling Rodrigo’s shows due to a fault that scuppered a gig by rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Rodrigo told her fans on Instagram that… Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo's Manchester tour dates fall foul of Co-op Live arena fiasco

Dua Lipa is set to headline Glastonbury this year, a significant upgrade from her first appearance at the festival in 2017 on the cramped John Peel stage. Despite injuring her tailbone during the performance, Dua was ecstatic about the gig, calling it a “massive step up.” Since her humble beginnings, Dua has become a globe-conquering,… Continue reading Dua Lipa wants her new album to turn Glastonbury ‘into a small nightclub’

John Swinney, who spent 16 years in various senior positions within the Scottish government until last year, is expected to launch his campaign to become the SNP leader and First Minister later today. He has already secured the support of a significant number of his party colleagues, although it is currently unclear whether he will… Continue reading Swinney expected to announce first minister bid

The BBC is taking legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) over the alleged surveillance of former journalist Vincent Kearney. The broadcaster has accused the PSNI of attempting to identify sources of information after Kearney presented a programme about the Police Ombudsman’s Office in 2011. It is believed the whistleblower and the… Continue reading Spotlight: Claims PSNI spied on ex BBC journalist to find sources

A sword attack which occurred in north-east London has resulted in the charge of a man with the murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, will appear in court on Thursday over the attack in Hainault, which also led to five others being injured, including two police officers. Witnesses reported a car… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Man charged with murdering boy in sword attack