Author: Dave Carter

Scotland has seen a surge in its prison population, reaching a record high. The number of individuals in custody has been steadily rising and recently peaked at 8,430, surpassing the previous record set in 2012. This increase has raised significant concerns about the safety of inmates within the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). Despite the release… Continue reading Scotland's prison population hits record high

Hadush Kebatu, a migrant sex offender mistakenly released from HMP Chelmsford, was last seen in east London on Friday evening according to the Metropolitan Police. The Ethiopian national was spotted in the Dalston area of Hackney shortly before 8:00 pm, with extra police dispatched to aid in the ongoing search. CCTV footage captured Kebatu earlier… Continue reading Epping migrant sex offender last seen in Hackney on Friday, Met says

As the cold weather approaches, discussions around the best time to turn on the heating are cropping up among British households. Different regions in the UK experience varying temperatures, with northern and western parts generally colder than the east and south. This weekend, temperatures across the country are expected to drop, signaling the end of… Continue reading When should you turn the heating on?

The issue of rising food prices in Britain has sparked concerns among supermarket executives, who fear that any potential tax hikes could further escalate costs for consumers. Some of the major grocery chains, including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons, along with Lidl, Aldi, Iceland, Waitrose, and M&S, have penned a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves… Continue reading Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets

The headlines of various newspapers today cover a range of topics. Liberal Democrats are reportedly planning to debate the removal of Prince Andrew’s Duke of York title and his residence at Royal Lodge, as Buckingham Palace and Parliament come together to discuss the royal’s future. An investigation into who trolled Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Andrew faces Commons 'humiliation' and 'Mansion tax raid'

The aftermath of Manchester Pride has left a bitter taste for many involved in the event. Performers, vendors, and backstage workers were left unpaid after the charity behind Manchester Pride went bankrupt. This has raised concerns about the sustainability of the event, with some believing that warning signs were ignored. Since its inception in 1985,… Continue reading The fall and future of Manchester Pride

Pizza Hut has long been a beloved restaurant where families and friends gather to enjoy its all-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, and ice-cream stations. However, the chain is facing a decline in customers and has announced the closure of half of its UK restaurants after being rescued from administration for the second time in a year.… Continue reading What went wrong with Pizza Hut?

Dr Chris van Tulleken, who co-hosts the BBC’s What’s Up Docs with his twin brother Dr Xand, has a surprising breakfast choice of a giant mug of instant black coffee and no food. Despite hosting a wellness podcast, he admits to not eating breakfast as a way to avoid eating all day as he approaches… Continue reading You don't need 8 hours sleep: Health tips from the BBC's twin doctors

New CCTV footage released by the Metropolitan Police has captured the image of a migrant sex offender who was mistakenly released from custody. Hadush Kebatu was released weeks after being imprisoned for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex, while he was staying at a hotel. The footage shows Kebatu at… Continue reading Watch: Met Police release new CCTV footage of Hadush Kebatu after mistaken release

The National Lottery’s Lotto draw on Saturday evening was abruptly halted due to a “technical fault”. Viewers watching the rollover draw saw the programme cut off after the bonus ball failed to drop from the draw machine. The operator of the National Lottery, Allwyn, confirmed that the draw was paused because of the bonus ball… Continue reading Lotto jackpot draw halted by technical glitch