Author: Dave Carter

In central London, in the early hours of Sunday, a 29-year-old woman was charged with attempted murder after a vehicle struck pedestrians, leaving one woman critically injured. The incident took place on Argyll Street, near Oxford Circus. Gabrielle Carrington, from Broadfield Road, Manchester, faces several charges including grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm,… Continue reading Woman charged with attempted murder after car hits pedestrians

Sir Keir Starmer has publicly accused officials within the Foreign Office of intentionally withholding critical information regarding Lord Mandelson’s failure to pass the initial security vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the United States. Speaking to Members of Parliament, the prime minister admitted that had he been made aware of these vetting issues… Continue reading Keir Starmer: Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me

The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Gavin Robinson, has claimed that Marie Anderson, the former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, was appointed despite concerns raised by the security services. He made this allegation during a session in the House of Commons, referring to her appointment by the previous Conservative government in 2019. Anderson… Continue reading Former NI Police Ombudsman appointed despite 'concerns', claims DUP leader

Police are currently searching for a man considered dangerous who is connected to the murder of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow. The victim has been identified as Elizabeth Colligan, affectionately known as Betty, who was found injured on Cardowan Road in the Carntyne neighborhood during the early hours of Saturday. Despite efforts by emergency services,… Continue reading Police hunt for 'dangerous' grandson of woman murdered in street

The UK Home Office has barred a US-based anti-Islam social media influencer from entering the country. Valentina Gomez, known for her controversial views and campaigns against Islam, including a video where she burned a Quran, was prevented from coming to the UK. Gomez has previously campaigned for election in Missouri and Texas, running on an… Continue reading Home Office blocks anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez from entering UK

A cashier at a building society who exploited vulnerable customers to finance lavish holidays has been exposed after colleagues noticed her frequent social media posts showcasing expensive trips. Kelly Kershaw, 54, was discovered to have stolen money to fund vacations to destinations such as Paris, Tuscany, Dubai, and even an African safari. Her social media… Continue reading Caernarfon cashier stole from vulnerable customers to fund exotic trips

Approximately 22,000 university students, who were previously informed that they must promptly repay maintenance loans and childcare grants mistakenly awarded to them, have been granted a temporary reprieve. The government has clarified that affected loans will now be recovered via the standard student finance repayment process. Additionally, repayments on childcare grants are to be suspended… Continue reading 'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve

A sequence of six 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers is scheduled to take place, beginning later this month. These stoppages arise from opposition by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union to a proposed shift to a four-day workweek with compressed hours—a move already accepted by the Aslef union. The first planned… Continue reading TfL Tube strikes: What you need to know as RMT drivers walk out

In Kilkeel, County Down, a man aged 40 was taken into custody following a tense four-hour standoff in which police were targeted with a crossbow. The incident unfolded at Moorfield Court around 9 pm BST on Sunday, after authorities received reports of an individual wearing a balaclava who was threatening local residents. Upon arrival at… Continue reading Kilkeel: Man arrested after firing crossbow at police during four hour stand-off

A remarkably narrow house in the south Wales valleys recently sold at auction for just under £45,000, nearly double its initial estimate. This one-bedroom property is noted as one of the slimmest homes in Britain. Located in Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf, the cottage measures only 7.5ft (2.2m) across at its widest point. Despite its narrow… Continue reading Super-slim Treorchy house goes under the hammer for under £45,000