Author: Dave Carter

A high-pressure system that has been responsible for relatively dry conditions over the past week remains near the UK. Despite this, a region of cold air situated high in the atmosphere has been drifting overhead, resulting in some instability. This has led to the formation of shower clouds in various areas. These showers are expected… Continue reading UK weather: showers at first but sun and 24C temperatures due this week

King Charles and Queen Camilla have embarked on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking the first such visit since Queen Elizabeth II’s trip in 2007. Their arrival at Andrews military airbase in Maryland was followed by a warm welcome at the White House from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.… Continue reading King to defend ‘democratic values’ as US state visit begins

Rongmala became a landlord by circumstance after her disabilities made it impossible for her to live independently. Moving in with her children, she chose to rent out her maisonette in south London to maintain some income. However, last year her tenant stopped paying rent, accumulating arrears that now total around £15,000. Despite sending an eviction… Continue reading Renters’ Rights Act: My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property

A century after its legendary land speed record, the iconic racing car Babs has returned to Carmarthenshire to commemorate this milestone. This vehicle famously achieved a world speed record on the sands of Pendine, driven by the Welsh racer JG Parry-Thomas. In April 1926, Parry-Thomas pushed Babs to an average speed of 170 mph (273… Continue reading Land speed record car Babs returns to Pendine Sands for centenary

Paramedics who attended to ice hockey player Adam Johnson after he sustained a fatal neck injury during a league game described the situation as “chaotic,” according to a coroner’s report. The incident occurred in October 2023 when Johnson, a 29-year-old American athlete playing for the Nottingham Panthers, was struck in the neck by the skate… Continue reading Ice hockey player Adam Johnson's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'

Northern Ireland is set to become the first region within the United Kingdom to offer free sign language lessons to all deaf children and their families, following the passage of new legislation on Tuesday. The Sign Language Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025 mandates that the Department for Communities must provide these classes to deaf individuals under… Continue reading Free sign language classes to be offered for deaf children in UK first

The article discusses the situation of asylum seekers in Glasgow, Scotland, highlighting several key points: – Scotland currently has over 6,500 people seeking asylum who receive Home Office housing support, representing about 6% of the UK’s total. More than half of these asylum seekers are in Glasgow, which hosts the largest number among UK local… Continue reading What impact does immigration have on housing in Scotland?

Charlotte Seddon, a mother of two from Connah’s Quay, has revealed that the high costs of childcare in Wales played a significant role in her family’s decisions about having more children. She explained that if childcare had been more affordable, she and her husband might have chosen to have their children closer together or even… Continue reading Nursery bills put us off having bigger family, says Flintshire mum

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States to begin their four-day state visit, the first such visit by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. This visit, starting on April 27, 2026, marks a celebration of the strong relationship between the UK and the US as the latter… Continue reading In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit

Nicole Blain, a mother facing charges related to the death of her 19-day-old daughter, maintains her innocence, insisting she would never cause harm to her child. Blain claims that her baby, Thea Wilson, passed away due to a “tragic accident” rather than intentional harm. The incident occurred in July 2023 at Blain’s flat in Greenock,… Continue reading Mother accused of murdering baby says it was a 'tragic accident'