Hugh Thomas, a 75-year-old Pembrokeshire farmer, has delivered an important message to fellow farmers about the importance of paying attention to their health. After receiving a surprising diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and undergoing a triple bypass surgery, Hugh not only recovered but also went on to be part of The Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir—a group formed… Continue reading Pembrokeshire farmer who survived heart surgery to win BGT urges others to see a GP
Author: Dave Carter
Rapist released in error fled UK for Bosnia
A man convicted of a violent sexual assault has fled the United Kingdom after mistakenly being released from prison. Bernadin Dedic, aged 48, was found guilty in absentia of multiple charges related to the attack, which involved holding a woman at knifepoint, threatening her life, and committing numerous rapes and sexual assaults over several hours.… Continue reading Rapist released in error fled UK for Bosnia
Belfast knife attack disorder: I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down
In the aftermath of violent disturbances on Tuesday night in Belfast, several families, including one caring for a two-month-old baby, have been forced to evacuate their homes due to fires raging in their neighborhoods. Among those affected is Jamie Corrie, who lost his house of 13 years on Lendrick Street in east Belfast when it… Continue reading Belfast knife attack disorder: I will never get over watching my home of 13 years burn down
Alleged teenage hitman mimed shooting police during arrest
Norwegian teenager Johannes Natland, aged 19, was apprehended last March at the Briar Court Hotel in Huddersfield, UK, following accusations that he traveled to the country to execute a targeted killing. During his arrest, body-worn camera footage revealed Natland mimicking the action of firing a gun upon noticing a green laser dot aimed at his… Continue reading Alleged teenage hitman mimed shooting police during arrest
Friends hope death of footballer leads to new cardiac arrest rule
The tragic passing of 17-year-old footballer Adam Ankers has sparked a call for mandatory sudden cardiac arrest training within the sport. Adam collapsed during a match in January 2024 while playing for Wycombe Wanderers Foundation’s under-19 team, experiencing chest pains but receiving no immediate CPR. Although a defibrillator was available on-site, it was not used… Continue reading Friends hope death of footballer leads to new cardiac arrest rule
Toby Carvery and Enfield Council end legal battle over felled oak
A lengthy legal conflict surrounding the removal of a 500-year-old oak tree in north London has concluded following an apology from the owners of Toby Carvery and a commitment to plant 1,000 replacement trees. The ancient pedunculate oak, located in Enfield beside the Whitewebbs branch of the pub chain Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), was cut… Continue reading Toby Carvery and Enfield Council end legal battle over felled oak
Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
The UK’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has called for a broader discussion about the relationship between migration and national security, following unrest in Belfast triggered by a recent knife attack. Jonathan Hall KC raised concerns after it emerged that a Sudanese man, aged 30 and who entered the UK in 2023 under refugee status,… Continue reading Belfast knife attack disorder 'destabilising', says terror adviser
Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
Five men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton held after the murder of Henry Nowak. The court handed down various jail terms related to the clashes with police that followed the tragic event. Daniel Frost, 44, from Southampton, received a sentence of two years and… Continue reading Five jailed over Henry Nowak police protest in Southampton
Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan
The siblings of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl tragically murdered by her father and stepmother, will remain in Pakistan after Surrey County Council withdrew from an ongoing legal case aimed at bringing them back to the UK. Since October 2023, the five children have been living with their paternal grandfather in Jhelum. Over the past… Continue reading Sara Sharif's siblings to stay in Pakistan
Students' data taken in major University of Nottingham cyber-attack
A major cyber-attack has compromised a significant volume of personal data belonging to students at the University of Nottingham. The breach is attributed to a notorious cybercriminal group believed to have infiltrated the university’s records system, gaining access to information related to both current students and alumni, including sensitive financial details. The university confirmed it… Continue reading Students' data taken in major University of Nottingham cyber-attack