Author: Dave Carter

At Plaid Cymru’s inaugural conference since entering government, Education Cabinet Minister Anna Brychan delivered a stark evaluation of the recent Pisa results. Speaking in Welsh, Brychan described the outcomes as “brawychus,” a term conveying a sense of shock or severity. This marks a more candid response compared to her remarks a month earlier when the… Continue reading Wales has an education crisis. Can it be fixed?

Ben, a twelve-year-old boy, has expressed a strong desire to try protein powder, but his mother remains hesitant. Despite asking repeatedly—around twenty times—Ben insists that protein supplements would help him become “fitter and bigger,” especially since many of his male friends reportedly use them. Over the past few years, there has been a surge in… Continue reading I'm 12 and want to try protein powder – should I?

Following the Simon Levy case, there is a growing call within the Metropolitan Police Service to change how they approach women involved in street-based sex work. Officers speaking to the BBC emphasized the need to stop criminalizing these women, especially after Levy, a convicted sex offender, was able to murder two women and rape another,… Continue reading Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings

Charlotte Church has announced that her wellness retreat, The Dreaming, will take a temporary pause starting in December as she and her team take time to reflect and develop new ideas for the future. Located at Rhydoldog House near Rhayader in Powys, the retreat has been a sanctuary for many, offering opportunities to reconnect with… Continue reading Charlotte Church's The Dreaming retreat to pause in December

Archie Goodburn, a swimmer from Scotland, has made significant strides in advancing brain cancer care following his public appeal to the UK government. The athlete, who revealed two years ago that he was living with three inoperable brain tumours, recently met with Prime Minister Andy Burnham after sharing an emotional message on BBC Breakfast, urging… Continue reading Emotional TV plea for cancer research leads to meeting with PM

Autumnal weather patterns are evident across the UK, with Thursday set to feature an unusual temperature contrast between the southern and northern regions. In eastern England, temperatures during the afternoon are expected to rise significantly, reaching up to 23°C (73°F), which is 5-8°C (9-14°F) warmer than typical mid-October levels. Meanwhile, more northern and western areas,… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures to rise to 23C before autumn chill sets in

Stacey emphasized the critical importance of having access to a specific test for her daughter, stating, “The fact that they had a test there available to her was paramount. It saved her life.” Russ, Willow’s father, expressed deep gratitude, describing her survival as nothing short of miraculous: “It’s a miracle she’s here and we’re extremely… Continue reading Same-day test helps doctors detect hidden infections in critically ill children

Reform UK is once again under scrutiny regarding its candidate vetting procedures following an undercover investigation conducted by ITV News. The footage, collected over a year, revealed internal advice from a local party chairman urging an undercover reporter to remove social media posts expressing support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The reporter was then encouraged… Continue reading Reform faces questions over candidate vetting after undercover filming

Authorities have apprehended a total of 50 individuals as part of an extensive police investigation targeting organized crime, following a tragic collision that resulted in multiple fatalities. The crash, which occurred on the A66 in Teesside, claimed the lives of seven people, including two police officers. Among those detained, ten are suspected of having connections… Continue reading Fifty arrests in organised crime probe after A66 fatal crash

King Charles III recently visited Wales to officially open the seventh term of the Senedd, where he highlighted the Welsh people’s strong “sense of belonging.” This visit was notable as it was the King’s first formal meeting with Rhun ap Iorwerth, the new First Minister following Plaid Cymru’s election win—a party known for its republican… Continue reading King Charles praises Welsh 'sense of belonging' as he opens Senedd