Author: Dave Carter

As the local elections in England and Wales loom closer, BBC political correspondent Harry Farley has provided an explanation of the changes that have been made to avoid any confusion or mishaps on polling day. To start, voters will no longer be required to provide identification before casting their ballot. This is a change that… Continue reading What you need to vote has changed

Primary school applicants and their parents in England and Wales are currently waiting to find out which school they have been offered for the coming September 2021 intake. As per the present rules, offer day for school placement is 25 April in Northern Ireland and 30 April in Scotland. In the previous year, more than… Continue reading Primary school places 2024: How can I appeal?

The children of Butetown, one of Cardiff’s most deprived neighborhoods, are struggling to secure places at their first choice secondary school. Only 49% of children in Butetown were offered a place at their top choice for this September, compared to 88% across the city. Furthermore, one in five students did not receive a place in… Continue reading Cardiff: Half of Butetown pupils missing out on chosen school

A 10-year-old girl, Eva Tennent, who experienced multiple cancellations of her life-saving spinal surgery finally had the operation done last week. Eva, suffering from an advanced case of scoliosis due to a rare genetic disorder called Rett syndrome, had a curvature of 110 degrees by March, which was squeezing her pelvis and liver and affecting… Continue reading 'Inoperable' Eva Tennent gets spinal surgery after review

In Liverpool, a 54-year-old woman named Joanne Sharkey has been charged with the murder of a baby boy who was discovered dead in Cheshire over 26 years ago. In March of 1998, the infant’s body was found in a bin bag that was left in woodland located in Callands, Warrington. The child’s given name is… Continue reading Warrington: Woman charged over 1998 'Baby Callum' murder

The annual Eid party held at Downing Street for Muslim figures was shunned by several invitees due to the UK government’s support of Israel. A spokesperson for Rishi Sunak, who was due to host the event, said he had to attend parliamentary business and therefore couldn’t attend. The prime minister did not attend the gathering,… Continue reading Prime minister not at Eid party boycotted by guests over Gaza

Following Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged “restraint” from all sides. While expressing solidarity with Israel, Sunak also stressed the need to avoid further escalation and said he would be speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter. In a statement in the House of Commons,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel

Willie Limond, the former British and Commonwealth light-welterweight champion has died at the age of 45. Limond won 42 of his 48 professional fights from 1999 to 2023, including 13 by knockout, although only three bouts took place after 2016. Four of his losses were to fighters who won world titles – Amir Khan, Anthony… Continue reading Willie Limond: Former British champion dies aged 45

Liverpool has paid tribute to the 97 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster on the 35th anniversary of the tragedy. A minute’s silence was observed across the city at 3:06 pm BST, the exact time the FA cup semi-final football match was halted in 1989. A bell at the town hall tolled 97 times… Continue reading Hillsborough: Liverpool falls silent to mark 35th Hillsborough anniversary