Author: Dave Carter

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his shock upon learning that Lord Peter Mandelson failed the initial security vetting process, a fact that neither he nor any other minister had been informed about at the time of Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. The prime minister described the situation as “staggering”… Continue reading 'Staggering' I was not told Mandelson failed vetting, says Starmer

The prime minister is scheduled to appear before Members of Parliament on Monday to clarify the circumstances surrounding Lord Mandelson’s failure to clear initial security vetting required for his appointment as ambassador to the United States. This development has raised numerous questions about the transparency and handling of the process. One major point of contention… Continue reading Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

A man with a history of sex offenses has been convicted for a rape case that wrongfully imprisoned another individual for 17 years. Paul Quinn, aged 52, faced trial at Manchester Crown Court over an attack in Little Hulton, Salford, dating back to 2003. Despite his denial of the assault, new DNA evidence linked him… Continue reading Man guilty of 2003 rape that saw innocent Andrew Malkinson jailed

Authorities are currently examining several discarded objects found in Kensington Gardens, London, following the circulation of a video online. In this footage, a group claims responsibility for attempting to target the nearby Embassy of Israel with drones carrying hazardous substances. The Metropolitan Police have stated that the embassy itself has not been subjected to an… Continue reading Kensington Gardens shut amid Israeli Embassy 'drone threat' probe

Fifty years ago, a significant milestone in football history was set by a non-league club that introduced shirt sponsorship for the first time. Kettering Town, also known as the Poppies, inadvertently laid the foundation for an industry now valued in the hundreds of millions when they displayed “Kettering Tyres” on their shirts on January 24,… Continue reading Kettering Town to celebrate moment it made football history

A woman in her 30s has been taken into custody in connection with the death of Nyla May Bradshaw, a seven-year-old girl who was discovered in a pond in Doncaster. Nyla was brought to a park in the Owston area on the morning of 30 March and was reported missing shortly afterward. Tragically, she was… Continue reading Woman arrested over death of girl found in Doncaster pond

Peter Mandelson received security clearance from the Foreign Office for his role as the UK ambassador to Washington, despite the government’s vetting agency advising against it. This disclosure has sparked significant scrutiny over how Mandelson was awarded Developed Vetting (DV) status, a clearance necessary for access to classified government information. Concerns had reportedly arisen during… Continue reading What we know about Peter Mandelson's vetting and security clearance

Royal Mail has faced allegations of deliberately concealing undelivered mail during a visit by an MP to a delivery office in Wrexham. The claim was raised by local councillor Marc Jones at a recent executive board meeting, amid ongoing complaints from residents about delayed postal deliveries that have reportedly caused some to miss important hospital… Continue reading Royal Mail denies hiding undelivered post from visiting Wrexham MP

Last year, nearly 160,000 vehicles without insurance were confiscated across the UK, marking the highest figure seen in 17 years. According to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), the rising cost of insurance is a leading reason why many drivers choose to risk breaking the law, with an estimated 300,000 uninsured cars on the roads each… Continue reading Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars seized on UK roads

For over four decades, travelers arriving by train in Aberdeen and seeking a shortcut into the city center have encountered a demanding ascent involving 32 steep steps. This staircase, located at the rear entrance of the Trinity Centre—a shopping complex opened in 1984—connects the railway station directly to Union Street, the heart of the city.… Continue reading 'It's like climbing half the Eiger': Help on the way for notorious Aberdeen stairs