Author: Dave Carter

The latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary are filled with new Scottish words, including beamer, bummer, and tattie scone, among a total of 13 new entries. Some entries also include the mention of shoogly subway trains in Scotland, an unstable place where passengers may not want to risk using skooshy cream. Many of the… Continue reading Oxford English Dictionary is hoaching with new Scottish words

Touts Exploiting Overseas Workers to Bulk Buy Concert Tickets Recent findings from a BBC investigation have revealed how ticket touts are capitalizing on the services of overseas workers to purchase tickets for major concerts featuring artists like Oasis and Taylor Swift with the sole purpose of reselling them at a profit. These touts, who are… Continue reading Ticket touts employing workers to bulk-buy for concerts

A patient in Northern Ireland endured an excruciating wait of over 330 hours in an emergency department, highlighting the dire conditions faced by both staff and patients in these units. According to figures obtained by BBC News NI, one patient spent two weeks waiting at the Ulster Hospital, while another waited 11 days at the… Continue reading NI Health: Patients spending over a week in emergency departments

A High Court judge has decided to fast-track the civil trial against Andrew Tate, moving it forward to June next year instead of the originally scheduled date in 2027. Tate is facing allegations of sexual violence from four women, including claims of choking, pointing a gun, and using a belt to assault one of them… Continue reading Andrew Tate civil trial moved forward by judge to summer 2026

Sir Gareth Southgate, the former England manager, recently expressed his lack of longing for the intense responsibilities that come with the position. After stepping down from his role last summer, following England’s defeat in the Euro 2024 final against Spain, Southgate reflected on his seven and a half years in charge. Despite guiding England to… Continue reading Sir Gareth Southgate: I don't miss managing England

Renowned rapper Stormzy was recently granted an honorary Doctorate in Law from the prestigious University of Cambridge for his impactful work in supporting black students in pursuing higher education. The 31-year-old artist, known by his real name Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr, established the Stormzy Scholarship in 2018 to provide financial assistance to black… Continue reading Stormzy receives doctorate from the University of Cambridge

Jemma Crew of BBC News, reporting from Kingston upon Thames Crown Court, brings to light the disturbing case of Drina Gray, a 52-year-old woman from Wandsworth, south-west London, who has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison. The court heard that Gray had been involved in a relentless campaign of harassment against… Continue reading Wandsworth neighbour jailed for doorbell camera abuse and threats

Warwickshire County Council’s leader, Rob Howard, has stepped down from his position, citing health reasons for his resignation. The decision comes months after Howard’s election victory in May, where Reform UK made significant gains in the local elections, resulting in the party becoming the largest in Warwickshire. In a brief statement, Howard expressed regret over… Continue reading Warwickshire County Council leader resigns, leaving 18-year-old in charge

Carys Nally and Samuel Kerr reported on the decades-long alleged cover-up of tens of thousands of British veterans who were exposed to nuclear bombs. The mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, claimed that the government has concealed crucial information, and he urged action before all remaining survivors pass away. These servicemen were involved in atomic… Continue reading Truth about UK nuclear veterans 'covered up', says Andy Burnham

The Welsh NHS will only provide assistance to terminally ill individuals wanting to end their lives if the Senedd agrees to it first, according to a statement made in the Welsh Parliament. Legislation was recently passed to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill individuals in Wales and England, sparking uncertainty on how this will be… Continue reading Senedd to decide if Welsh NHS provides assisted dying service