Author: Dave Carter

surprise performances included Dua Lipa, who played a secret set on the John Peel Stage, and Wolf Alice, who were the special guests on the Park Stage. As always, Glastonbury was not just about the headliners. The Other Stage saw standout performances from artists like Doja Cat, Wolf Alice, and Sigrid, while the legendary Shangri-La… Continue reading Glastonbury: The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot

In a recent court case at Nottingham Crown Court, a garden gun maker and a notorious figure known as the “drugs general” were sentenced to jail for their involvement in producing and distributing “assassination kits” to organized crime groups across the country. Ronald Knowles, 64, also known as “the armourer,” was apprehended by armed police… Continue reading Gang who supplied 'assassination kits' jailed

UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is launching an investigation into engineering giant Wood Group after an independent review uncovered “cultural failings” in its accounting practices. The probe will focus on the period spanning from January 2023 to November 2024. Despite the scrutiny, a spokesperson for Wood Group assured full cooperation with the… Continue reading Financial watchdog launches probe into WoodGroup

Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old British woman from Warrington, tragically lost her life while on holiday in Texas. US authorities have announced that there will be no criminal charges related to her death. The district attorney’s office revealed that after a grand jury reviewed the case, they voted not to pursue any criminal charges. In a… Continue reading No criminal charges over British woman shot dead in US

A former Nasa scientist confessed to deceiving investors and using a portion of the funds to purchase a house. John Burford managed to collect over £1m from approximately 100 investors through fraudulent means, with only £760,000 actually being traded, resulting in substantial losses. It was revealed in Westminster Magistrates’ Court that a significant portion of… Continue reading Ex-Nasa scientist, 85, defrauded investors and used money to buy house

Police have made their 50th arrest in connection with a gangland feud that has resulted in assaults, shootings, and arson attacks, mainly across the eastern and western regions of Scotland. Yusef Duale, 18, has been accused of wilful fire-raising, endangering life, and attempted murder following incidents at three different properties in Edinburgh. The targeted addresses… Continue reading Police Scotland make 50th arrest in gangland feud

Labour MPs are expressing their frustration and anger over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s benefits plans. One MP bluntly described the situation as an “absolute bloody shambles,” highlighting the contentious nature of the issue. Despite some concessions made by the prime minister, there remains a significant number of opponents who are not satisfied with the proposed… Continue reading Prime minister's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised

British sportscar manufacturer Lotus is contemplating a significant shift in its production operations, with plans to potentially cease production at its current headquarters in the UK and establish a new manufacturing facility in the United States. This potential move would jeopardize the employment of approximately 1,300 individuals based at the company’s headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk.… Continue reading Lotus considering shifting UK production to US, BBC understands

The announcement of the retirement of the Archbishop of Wales has created a buzz in religious circles. Andrew John, who also held the position of Bishop of Bangor, made the decision to step down with immediate effect. This abrupt retirement comes after a tumultuous period for the Bangor diocese, with the release of summaries from… Continue reading Archbishop of Wales retires after Bangor cathedral behaviour failings

A teenage boy, Mylo Capilla, who had been reported missing has been found deceased by search teams near the River Tees. Mylo, aged 13, was last seen at the “Muddies” area in Ingleby Barwick, Teesside on Thursday evening around 9:00 PM. Cleveland Police, along with partner agencies, were conducting the search operation when the body… Continue reading Body found in River Tees search for missing boy, 13