Author: Dave Carter

Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has expressed serious concerns about the future of the United Kingdom, describing it as “cracking at the seams.” Speaking at Sinn Féin’s annual ard fheis conference, held in Belfast for the first time since 2018, O’Neill accused Westminster of consistently failing Northern Ireland. The gathering, postponed from last year… Continue reading Sinn Féin ard fheis: Michelle O'Neill says UK union 'cracking at the seams'

A prisoner serving a long sentence in one of England’s oldest Victorian prisons shared candid insights about the growing threat of violence behind bars. Speaking through smuggled mobile phone messages—despite the possession of such devices being illegal—he described a brutal environment where inmates have ample time and creativity to fashion weapons from everyday items like… Continue reading 'Killing in prison is not difficult' – the rise in attacks behind bars

The United Kingdom’s claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands remains firm amid recent reports suggesting the United States may reconsider its position on the territory. Downing Street reaffirmed that the islands’ sovereignty “rests with the UK,” countering an internal Pentagon email—revealed by Reuters—that indicated the US might reassess its stance as part of broader… Continue reading No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

Actor Adam Thomas has emerged victorious in the latest all-star edition of the reality television show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, which took place in South Africa. His journey on the show was marked by significant tension, including confrontations with fellow contestants boxer David Haye and footballer Jimmy Bullard. Particularly notable was… Continue reading I'm A Celebrity crowns 'jungle legend' after eventful all-star series

A dispute involving former Channel 5 News co-hosts Dan Walker and Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije has been resolved following a mutual agreement between Vanderpuije and the broadcaster, which is owned by Paramount, along with ITN. Vanderpuije, who worked alongside Walker from 2022 to 2023, had previously brought forward claims against him concerning unfair dismissal, discrimination based on… Continue reading Channel 5 newsreader withdraws claims against Dan Walker

In recent days, concerns surrounding the future of Sir Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party have intensified markedly. Initially, just a couple of weeks ago, there was a sense among Labour MPs that internal pressures on Sir Keir were easing somewhat. Although anxieties remained about the upcoming elections across Britain, many party members… Continue reading A grim week for Keir Starmer – but things could be about to get worse

A van driver has received a suspended sentence for causing the death of a passenger in a crash on a malfunctioning smart motorway. Barry O’Sullivan was operating his work vehicle on the M4 in Berkshire when he collided with a Nissan Micra that had broken down. The Micra, which contained 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon as a… Continue reading Van driver gets suspended jail term for fatal M4 smart motorway crash

On Friday 20 June 2025, the House of Commons witnessed what many considered a historic moment when MPs voted on a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The measure passed with 314 votes in favour and 291 against, following a deeply thoughtful and impassioned debate. The vote drew comparisons to landmark legislative… Continue reading The assisted dying bill has failed – but the debate isn't over

A man from Edinburgh is currently facing the possibility of imprisonment in Thailand after he allegedly took a woman’s mobile phone “by mistake” during his first night in the country. Rory McColl, 37, had just begun a 12-day backpacking trip when the incident occurred. He arrived in Bangkok on 9 March and went out for… Continue reading Scots backpacker could face jail in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

A man named John Ashby has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the rape of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. During the assault, Ashby subjected the woman, who is in her twenties, to physical violence using a stick and directed religiously aggravated abuse towards her, mistakenly believing she was Muslim. The court… Continue reading Man handed life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman