Author: Dave Carter

Two women who suffered sexual assault at the hands of their driving instructor have spoken out, urging stronger oversight within the driving instruction profession. Phoebe Horrocks and Morgane Chapman were among several victims abused by Michael Florek, who was convicted of sexually assaulting five pupils between 2016 and 2021 before taking his own life. The… Continue reading Women sexually abused by driving instructor call for law change

The Department for Education in England has introduced new statutory guidance requiring all school staff to receive allergy awareness training. This marks the first time such training will be mandated across schools. In addition, schools will be obligated to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors on site to manage emergency situations involving students who may not have… Continue reading Allergy training to become compulsory across all schools in England, says government

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is preparing to introduce a new policy targeting asylum seekers who violate laws or work without authorization. Under the proposed changes, such individuals will face removal from government-funded housing and a halt to their support payments. Mahmood is set to present these plans during a speech at the Institute for Public… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support

Several newspapers have focused their coverage on the escalating conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing a widening war zone. The Metro’s front page headline, “Trump’s war goes global,” features an image of children standing near an Iranian missile in a rural Syrian setting, highlighting the destruction of another missile over Turkish airspace. This illustrates how… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump's war goes global' and 'Labour ensnared by China spy probe'

In England, dentists have been returning substantial sums of money to the government due to incomplete NHS work, according to recent information obtained by the BBC. Over a period of two years, the total amount refunded has exceeded £900 million, which accounts for roughly one-seventh of the payments dentists received. Many dental professionals have chosen… Continue reading Dentists return £900m after failing to see NHS patients

A groundbreaking medication is making a significant difference for children affected by a severe form of epilepsy, according to doctors and families alike. This condition, Dravet syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder occurring in approximately one in every 15,000 births. It causes dangerous seizures that can occur dozens of times daily, posing serious risks of… Continue reading Drug breakthrough for children with rare form of extreme epilepsy

Considerable diplomatic effort has been devoted to the surprisingly complex relationship between Sir Keir Starmer, the former human rights lawyer, and Donald Trump, the ex-real estate businessman turned reality television personality. Although this political pairing initially seemed unlikely, it managed to establish a rapport stronger than many expected for a time. To properly understand this… Continue reading Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover?

An 11-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a vehicle while exiting her school bus, prompting urgent calls for changes to bus safety laws in Northern Ireland. Caitlin-Rose McMullan’s tragic death occurred in March 2025 in Castledawson, County Londonderry. Her mother, Stella McGinn, expressed deep frustration that a year after the incident, no… Continue reading Bereaved mother says 'no time to waste' on school bus safety

Parts of the UK are set to enjoy some of the warmest temperatures so far in 2026, with spring sunshine pushing highs up to 19°C in certain areas. This Thursday is expected to surpass the previous maximum recorded last February at Kew Gardens in London, which reached 18.7°C. However, this mild spell will be short-lived,… Continue reading UK weather: Spring sunshine forecast to bring the warmest day of the year

Steven Howe-Bull decided to invest in Brewdog through its Equity for Punks scheme as a way to honor the memory of his late husband, Keith Phillip. The couple, who had shared 30 years together, both enjoyed Brewdog’s Punk IPA and admired the company’s bold challenge to the large international brewing corporations. After Keith, a retired… Continue reading My husband would have turned in his grave over Brewdog investment tribute