Author: Dave Carter

The passing of Liberal Democrat peer Lord Taverne, who died at the age of 97, has sparked an outpouring of tributes. Formerly known as Dick Taverne, he previously represented Lincoln as a Labour MP from 1962 to 1974, during which time he also held the position of chief secretary to the Treasury as the country… Continue reading Tributes paid to ex-Lincoln MP and Lib Dems founding member Dick Taverne

Derek Martin, the man Chloe Bashford once affectionately referred to as her “stepdad”, turned into her and her husband Josh’s killer in a tragic turn of events. Martin pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility after carrying out two separate violent attacks at their home. The families of the victims had been waiting for over… Continue reading Double murderer Derek Martin 'played the system', families say

First Minister John Swinney has expressed his willingness to meet with the family of Sheku Bayoh following the resignation of Lord Bracadale from his role as chairman of the inquiry investigating Bayoh’s death. The Scottish Police Federation had raised concerns about Lord Bracadale’s impartiality due to his interactions with Bayoh’s family, prompting the family to… Continue reading Swinney 'happy to meet' Bayoh family after inquiry team quits

The Metropolitan Police has disclosed that they are currently reviewing a staggering 9,000 cases of child sexual exploitation. The force revealed that these cases span various settings, including intra-familial, peer-on-peer, institutional, and others not typically associated with grooming gangs. This review comes in the wake of a national examination into group-based child sexual exploitation, which… Continue reading Met Police reviewing 9,000 grooming cases over 15 years

A man in Wolverhampton was fatally shot in the early hours of Saturday morning, sparking a murder investigation. The incident took place on Lilleshall Crescent in the Graiseley area of the city. West Midlands Police were called to the scene at about 00:15 BST, where they found a 30-year-old man who was pronounced dead shortly… Continue reading Wolverhampton murder investigation after man, 30, fatally shot

On a quiet Saturday morning in a nondescript back street in south London, I find myself leaning against a metal railing, just outside the Labour Party’s headquarters. It is here that the announcement of the party’s new deputy leader is taking place, a moment that was largely underplayed and kept away from public view. Despite… Continue reading Will Lucy Powell's win turn things around for Labour?

Nottinghamshire Police have charged a man with murder in connection with the death of 23-year-old Stephanie Irons. Irons was found dead at an address in Mapperley after emergency services responded to a call at 22:07 BST on Tuesday. Police believe that Irons and the suspect were acquainted with each other. Adedapo Adegbola, a 40-year-old resident… Continue reading Stephanie Irons death: Man charged with murder of 23-year-old woman

Jude Bellingham, a rising star in Real Madrid, has captured the hearts of fans with his recent performances, including his first goal of the season. Despite facing setbacks due to injury and questions about his spot in the England World Cup squad, Bellingham remains determined to showcase his talent in the upcoming El Clasico against… Continue reading Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Can Jude Bellingham make statement in El Clasico with English sub-plot

A delightful encounter unfolded for a group of kayakers as they were greeted by a friendly dolphin swimming alongside them beneath the iconic Forth Rail Bridge. The kayakers were left in awe as the mammal interacted with them near Inchgarvie Island in the Firth of Forth on a Saturday. The dolphin playfully popped its head… Continue reading Kayakers have 'incredible' encounter with dolphin in Firth of Forth

Transport for London (TfL) has allocated over £113,000 in a span of three months towards a security firm tasked with preventing rough sleepers from re-establishing themselves at Park Lane. This decision came in the wake of the removal of an encampment of rough sleepers from the site, leading to the engagement of MEC Security during… Continue reading Park Lane rough sleepers targeted by TfL in £113k crackdown