Author: Dave Carter

The excerpt you’ve provided is a detailed summary of highlights from the National Television Awards (NTA) 2026. Here is a concise overview of the key points: – Comedian Alan Carr joked about the subjective nature of comedy awards, commenting on Mrs Brown’s Boys’ repeated wins, and though he was right, he received a Special Recognition… Continue reading Alan Carr holds back tears on special night at National Television Awards

The United Kingdom’s recent move to prohibit imports originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank marks a notable evolution in Britain’s approach to Middle Eastern affairs. This decision was formally announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, who was accompanied by Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the House of Commons. The timing of this… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions

Kent Police has acknowledged that it was informed of the potential for protests in Dover the day before they occurred, but the information provided was not thoroughly evaluated. On Saturday, a sizable group of demonstrators dressed in black and wearing balaclavas blocked access to the Port of Dover for several hours, with onlookers hearing chants… Continue reading Kent Police warned of Dover protests the day before, force says

Prince George has begun his first term at Eton College, marking an important milestone in his education. At 13 years old, the young royal, who is currently second in line to the British throne, was accompanied to the prestigious all-boys boarding school by his parents, the Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales. This… Continue reading Prince George attends first day at Eton College

US President Donald Trump recently posted a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, which misleadingly portrays King Charles walking away from a man who collapsed during a royal engagement. The clip shared by Trump was edited to suggest a lack of concern on the King’s part, implying disrespect. Alongside this, the video also… Continue reading Donald Trump shares misleading video of King Charles and fainting worker

A 50-year-old blind man, Anthony Hall, who drove his partner’s car for approximately 150 miles while intoxicated, has been given a suspended prison sentence. Hall, who does not hold a driving licence, was stopped by police on the M6 motorway near Carlisle at around 1:45 am on 29 June. Officers observed his vehicle, a Vauxhall… Continue reading Blind Huddersfield man sentenced for 150-mile drive while drunk

Last summer, a malfunctioning valve aboard the CalMac ferry MV Glen Sannox caused an unexpected and uncontrolled release of a significant volume of highly flammable methane gas. According to an investigation by the ferry operator, around 700 kilograms of methane — enough to fill a typical four-bedroom house — escaped over a 12-minute interval as… Continue reading Valve failure on CalMac ferry saw uncontrolled escape of flammable gas

The Police Ombudsman has revealed significant shortcomings in the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) investigation into a 2016 complaint of indecent exposure against Jonathan Creswell. Creswell, who was on trial for the 2020 murder of 21-year-old Katie Simpson—a charge he denied—died by suicide in 2024 during the trial. The Ombudsman’s review found that the… Continue reading PSNI investigation of Creswell indecent exposure allegation 'failed victim'

Sheri Ingram’s experience with a dishonest builder left her home in disrepair and herself out of pocket by £14,000 after the contractor vanished. This incident was part of a broader pattern involving Lee Slocombe, a Swansea-based builder who was sentenced to six years in prison in February for defrauding nine victims of a total of… Continue reading Swansea cowboy builder tore my home apart and fled with £14k

A series of videos show an individual exiting the driver’s side of a vehicle and approaching the entrance of a depot. At the gate, the person engages in a brief interaction before the security barriers are raised, allowing the lorry to enter the premises. The estimated total worth of the stolen goods, which includes the… Continue reading Police release Guinness 'heist' CCTV footage of two men