Author: Dave Carter

A man who lost his son to a drunk-driving accident believes that new, harsher sentencing rules currently being introduced will have a positive impact on road safety. Enda Dolan, aged 18, was in his first term at Queen’s University Belfast when he was fatally hit by a van that mounted the pavement back in 2014.… Continue reading Enda Dolan: Father of student killed by drunk driver welcomes tougher sentencing

Leo arrived in Scotland with hopes of forming new friendships and establishing a peaceful life, away from the turmoil that had overshadowed his early years. However, when he eventually left, he was deeply affected, burdened with trauma and guilt over his mother’s death. William, Leo’s father, who was separated from Leo’s mother, spoke to BBC… Continue reading My son lived in squalor with his dying mother – the system failed him

A major landslip has caused the closure of the only main road serving a village in Monmouthshire, leaving local residents feeling isolated and raising concerns about the welfare of livestock. The landslip occurred on 30 January along the lane connecting Cwmyoy and Llanthony, creating a sharp vertical drop immediately adjacent to the road surface. This… Continue reading Llanthony villagers 'trapped' and fear for livestock after landslip shuts road

In Birmingham’s Alum Rock area, a stabbing incident near a primary school has resulted in the death of a man and injuries to a woman. The emergency response included firearms officers who arrived at Bridge Road shortly after midday following reports that a man had sustained serious injuries. A 32-year-old man was arrested in connection… Continue reading Man dies in stabbing near Birmingham primary school

Television presenters Ant and Dec have approached a High Court judge to obtain details concerning transactions involving Banksy artwork that they have bought and sold. They allege an intermediary involved in these deals took “secret and unauthorised profits,” prompting their request for judicial intervention. The pair claim they paid £550,000 for a particular collection of… Continue reading Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals

Nicole Lampert, a former showbusiness editor at the Daily Mail, appeared in court to address allegations surrounding her reporting on the relationship between actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost. Lampert firmly denied ever listening to voicemail messages between the couple, insisting that the information she published was sourced from a reliable insider. She described her… Continue reading Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in the process of ending his lease on a Crown Estate property known as East Lodge, according to information obtained by the BBC. This Grade II-listed, 19th-century thatched cottage is situated near Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, close to the former royal’s previous residence, and had been rented by him for almost £13,000… Continue reading Andrew gives up lease on another Crown Estate property

A stabbing incident in Edinburgh has led to the arrest and charging of a 23-year-old man. The event occurred in the Calder Gardens area early on Monday morning, when police responded at approximately 08:25 following reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon. Armed officers were among those who attended the scene. Medical treatment was… Continue reading Man charged in connection with stabbing in Edinburgh

A horse trainer involved in the Grand National is currently on trial at Cardiff Crown Court after allegedly assaulting an elderly man with a hockey stick, mistakenly believing the man was poaching on his property. Richard Evan Rhys Williams, who goes by Evan Williams and is 54 years old, faces charges related to causing grievous… Continue reading Grand National trainer Evan Williams beat pensioner with hockey stick, Cardiff court told

A public inquiry has revealed testimony from the former flatmate of Valdo Calocane, the individual responsible for the Nottingham attacks on 13 June 2023. The witness, known only as Sebastian, recounted how he left their shared flat due to fear following a troubling encounter where Calocane forcibly held him against a wall. On that day,… Continue reading Triple Nottingham killer's ex-housemate 'left flat out of fear'