Author: Dave Carter

On the morning of 1 October, approximately 700 eligible prisoners in England and Wales will be released based on the government’s updated early release scheme, with an expected total of around 2,550 offenders set to leave custody by the end of the year. This revised plan, which has been formally approved and made public, maintains… Continue reading Early release scheme set to free 2,500 prisoners by end of year

A woman from Bridgend has been accused of orchestrating a callous fraud by fabricating her own wedding plans to deceive friends and family out of over £12,000. Despite being ordered to repay £13,750 as compensation to her victims, concerns have been raised over the small amounts actually returned so far. Charlotte Blackwell, 32, was handed… Continue reading Bridgend scammer vowed to repay victims but still hasn't a year on

A 45-year-old man from north Belfast has admitted to charges connected to a loyalist bomb hoax targeting former Tánaiste Simon Coveney. Darren James Service, residing on Ballysillan Road, appeared at Belfast Crown Court, where he pleaded guilty to some of the offenses he was facing. Service’s trial was initially scheduled to commence on 7 September.… Continue reading Man pleads guilty to charges linked to Simon Coveney bomb hoax

The family of Stacy Hunter has voiced urgent demands for enhanced measures to safeguard victims of domestic abuse, following the Scottish government’s announcement of a proposed misogyny bill. First Minister John Swinney revealed plans to legally recognize misogyny as a unique form of prejudice and abuse during his programme for government speech. Alongside this, the… Continue reading Family of murdered Stacy Hunter say new misogyny bill would not have protected her

King Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside Andy Burnham with his wife Marie-France van Heel, and French President Emmanuel Macron with Brigitte Macron, will have the opportunity to view significant scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. These include the depiction of King Harold’s coronation and his eventual demise in battle. The event will also be attended by… Continue reading King Charles, Macron and Burnham to get preview of Bayeux Tapestry at British Museum

Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has recently been convicted and fined through a fast-track legal process concerning the failure to pay tax on a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. The Labour Party politician, aged 55, was found guilty by a magistrate last month for keeping a vehicle without valid tax, following a prosecution initiated by… Continue reading Sir Sadiq Khan convicted for not taxing car he denies owning

A distressing situation unfolded for Kate Matthews, a 36-year-old woman from Elloughton, who was issued multiple parking fines while undergoing intensive medical treatment. Kate has been a patient at Hull Royal Infirmary since March, where she has faced serious health challenges including time spent in intensive care. Despite her condition, four parking penalty notices were… Continue reading Parking fines sent to woman “fighting for her life” in Hull hospital

After more than a century and a half, blacksmithing has made its comeback in Gretna Green, Scotland’s renowned wedding destination, with the establishment of a new forge. While the village is historically famous for couples tying the knot at the anvil, this traditional metalworking craft had vanished until recently. The newly opened forge now invites… Continue reading Blacksmithing returns to Gretna Green after more than 150 years

A semi-professional Welsh football team has expressed their astonishment after their kit was prominently worn during a headline performance at the Reading Festival. The frontman of the band Fontaines D.C., Grian Chatten, appeared on stage sporting the green and white away shirt of Cwmbran Celtic FC during their Friday set. This unexpected exposure has had… Continue reading Fontaines D.C. singer in Cwmbran Celtic FC shirt at Reading Festival

Keith and Sue Andrews have shared a lifetime together, having first met at the age of 15 and enjoying 57 years of marriage. Over time, Sue’s health has significantly declined, leading to her current residence in a care facility. Keith recalls the challenging period before Sue received a diagnosis, noting that it took nearly a… Continue reading Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis