Author: Dave Carter

Lucy Manning, a special correspondent, reported from the Old Bailey courthouse where a man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 14-year-old schoolboy with a samurai sword in east London. Daniel Anjorin, the victim, was fatally wounded by Marcus Monzo while walking to school in Hainault on April 30 last year.… Continue reading Man who murdered boy with sword in Hainault jailed for life

Anne Donaghy, the former chief executive of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, is facing prosecution following a police investigation into the local authority, according to her solicitor, Kevin Winters. Winters mentioned that Donaghy is expected to be charged with three counts under the Freedom of Information (FoI) Act and other legislation, while another individual… Continue reading Mid and East Antrim Council: Former boss charged over alleged deleted emails

A tragic incident unfolded in Chirnside in the Borders, where a man viciously attacked his partner, Megan Hughes, stabbing her 27 times. Corey Dryden, 31, pleaded guilty to the murder at their home on Windram Road earlier this year. The High Court in Edinburgh revealed that police swiftly apprehended Dryden following the brutal assault, with… Continue reading Man stabbed his partner 27 times in fatal Chirnside attack

A minimum of 24 years in jail has been sentenced to a man found guilty of the murder of Damien Heagney. Mr. Heagney, a resident of Cookstown in County Tyrone, was last seen alive in late December 2021. His remains, partially dismembered, were discovered in Cappagh Reservoir in July 2022, a month after his disappearance… Continue reading Damien Heagney: Man handed minimum of 24 years in jail for murder

Labour’s initial approach to overhaul the welfare system was a rushed attempt to slash billions of pounds from a rapidly increasing bill in order to assist the chancellor in adhering to her self-imposed government borrowing regulations. However, this recent reversal raises significant concerns about the true effectiveness of constantly adjusting financial plans every six months… Continue reading Benefits U-turn: How much will it cost?

Simon King, the lead weather presenter, has reported that England is currently facing a second summer heatwave, with heat health alerts in place for most of the country. An amber alert covers regions such as the East Midlands, south-east, south-west, east, and London, which could potentially impact various health services and the general population, according… Continue reading UK weather: Health alerts come into force ahead of second heatwave

The decision to launch an investigation into the extent of child sexual abuse perpetrated by men, often of Pakistani heritage, was reportedly influenced by a detailed report by Dame Louise Casey. This move, according to ministers, followed a logical sequence of decision-making, albeit amidst significant political pressure. Meanwhile, two other policy reversals were deemed more… Continue reading A hat-trick of U turns – and this is the most awkward of the lot

The BBC is gearing up to provide extensive coverage of the Glastonbury Festival, offering more than 90 hours of live streamed performances across various platforms. Alison Howe, the executive producer at BBC Studios for Glastonbury on TV, is excited to bring the festival experience to people’s homes. The lineup for this year’s event includes headliners… Continue reading How BBC 'wants to give you best seat' for Glastonbury 2025

Residents in Ynysybwl are expressing concerns for their safety after flood defences were rejected due to cost concerns. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) stated that building a taller flood wall or purchasing at-risk houses in the village was not economically viable. This decision has left homeowners feeling abandoned and fearful for the well-being of their families.… Continue reading Flooded residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf left without defences because of cost

A striking display of life-sized puppet animals has made its way to London as part of a global tour aimed at raising awareness about climate change. The project, known as The Herds, is meant to represent the animals’ escape from the effects of climate disaster, as explained by The Walk Productions, the organization responsible for… Continue reading Life-sized animal puppet stampede arrives in the capital