Author: Dave Carter

Laura Foster, a correspondent for BBC News in Suffolk, reported an intriguing find at Moyse’s Hall Museum in Bury St Edmunds. A book bound in the skin of notorious murderer William Corder, convicted of the Red Barn Murder in 1827, was discovered in the museum’s office. This macabre artifact has raised questions about its historical… Continue reading Book bound in human skin found in Bury St Edmunds museum

Deep beneath the bustling streets of London lies a world unknown to many – the realm of miners working on tunnel boring machines (TBMs). These massive machines are creating a new, hidden infrastructure for the city, including projects like the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, and the Thames Tideway sewer system. The miners, who hail from various… Continue reading Inside HS2: Meet London's miners working on the Northolt tunnels

The landscape of British theatre has seen a significant shift over the past decade, with a BBC study revealing a 31% decrease in the number of original productions staged by the UK’s leading subsidised theatres. The 40 best-funded theatre companies, including esteemed institutions like the National Theatre and the Colchester Mercury, presented 229 new shows… Continue reading Big drop in plays staged by theatres over past decade

Written by: Anna Smith, Real Estate Analyst The availability of low-deposit mortgages has reached the highest levels since the financial crisis of 2008, based on recent data. Moneyfacts revealed that there are now more options for buyers looking to secure a mortgage with a deposit as low as 5% or 10%. This increase in choice… Continue reading Biggest choice of low-deposit mortgages for 17 years

Various newspapers across the UK are featuring singer Katy Perry as part of an all-female crew that enjoyed a brief 10-minute space flight on Monday. Perry’s space journey has captured headlines, with Metro expressing her awe of being in space with the headline, “Look at the moon … oh my God we’re in space”. A… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Perry in space and Birmingham bin strikes

In the fiscal year ending on April 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reportedly paid a total of £54,718 in income tax. This amount was based on an income of £152,225, with the majority stemming from his duties as a Member of Parliament. Additional earnings came from book royalties and £5,174 in interest from… Continue reading Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year

Britannia Jinky Jersey, the parent company of Pontins holiday parks, is facing charges of corporate manslaughter following a tragic incident at the Pontins Brean Sands resort in Somerset. In February 2019, a section of the ceiling and air conditioning ducting inside the resort’s entertainment center collapsed, injuring eighteen people, including grandmother Wendy Jones, 68. Wendy… Continue reading Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death

The government has confirmed that British Steel’s blast furnaces will continue operating with a shipment of essential raw materials scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. Coking coal and iron ore from the US are set to be delivered to Immingham docks before being transported to the Scunthorpe site following a recent scramble for supplies. Additionally, a… Continue reading Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

Two months of serving on the jury of a high-profile murder trial left Lee Thompson struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Witnessing disturbing and graphic evidence during the trial, including body-worn camera footage of a young child’s death scene, took a toll on Thompson’s mental health. He emphasized the need for better support for… Continue reading NI courts: Calls for more juror support after traumatising trials