Author: Dave Carter

Australian police are offering a new reward of up to A$500,000 for information that could lead to the discovery of the remains of British backpacker Peter Falconio, who was murdered 24 years ago. Falconio was fatally shot on a remote highway around 300km north of Alice Springs in July 2001. The 28-year-old traveler from Huddersfield… Continue reading Peter Falconio: New reward to find murdered British backpacker's body

Tom McGrath’s 22-year-old son, Matthew, tragically lost his life to a cocaine addiction, sparking a call from his father for harsher punishments for drug dealers. The National Crime Agency recently uncovered the largest cocaine seizure in Northern Ireland at Belfast Port, shedding light on the presence of organised crime groups exploiting the Common Travel Area… Continue reading Man calls for tougher drugs sentences after son's death

Tarah Welsh, a housing correspondent, shared an alarming story about Dilara and her family dealing with a threatening neighbor in south London. The neighbor terrorized them with noise, vandalism, and even physical assaults, leading to an unsafe environment. Dilara, a 17-year-old beauty therapy student, expressed fear and exhaustion due to the ongoing disturbances. The situation… Continue reading A neighbour threatened dad with a knife – why won't the housing association act?

Two decades following the disappearance of Carole Packman, her daughter, Samantha Gillingham, is still pleading for answers from her father, Russell Causley, who was responsible for her mother’s murder. Gillingham expressed her fear that Causley, now 82 years old, would never disclose the truth about what happened to her mother back in 1985 in Bournemouth.… Continue reading Carole Packman: 'Dad, tell me where you buried mum before you die'

Facing tremendous disappointment and frustration, Syreeta Sandhu is just one of many who paid a hefty price for arranging IVF treatment, only to have the service abruptly shut down, leaving patients in the lurch. As the popularity of privately funded IVF cycles has surged, unregulated “concierge clinics” have cropped up, serving as intermediaries between patients,… Continue reading Warning over IVF concierge clinics: 'I paid £15,000 then it went bust'

BBC News climate reporter Mark Poynting discussed the rising trend of more people opting to purchase electric cars and install heat pumps. While these numbers are increasing, government climate advisers are urging for even further adoption. The Climate Change Committee emphasized the importance of households benefiting from cleaner technologies through reduced bills. Emma Pinchbeck, chief… Continue reading Heat pumps and EVs making progress, UK climate advisers say

Renowned music correspondent Mark Savage caught up with the iconic artist Sir Rod Stewart, who is gearing up to headline Glastonbury and perform in the coveted “legends” slot on the Pyramid stage. At 80 years old, Sir Rod continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his music, shows, and even his passion for model trains, which… Continue reading Rod Stewart on Glastonbury: 'I wish they wouldn't call it the tea time slot'

The recent purchase of 12 new fighter jets equipped with nuclear capabilities by the UK has drawn significant attention, as reported by The Times. This acquisition is being described as the most significant expansion of the country’s deterrent since the Cold War, with plans to match China and Russia in terms of nuclear readiness. In… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: UK's 'nuclear jets' and 'Trump drops f-bomb'

A newly discovered dinosaur, the Enigmacursor, which was mistakenly classified as a Nanosaurus, has been identified as a unique species. This dog-sized dinosaur lived about 150 million years ago, scurrying around the feet of larger dinosaurs like the Stegosaurus. Researchers at the Natural History Museum in London have renamed it Enigmacursor, which means “puzzling runner.”… Continue reading Natural History Museum to display rare dog-sized dinosaur

Stephen McCormick, a widower from County Down, spoke out about the late and terminal diagnosis his wife, Julie, received due to a lack of awareness among health professionals regarding symptoms of ovarian cancer. Despite suffering from stage 3 ovarian cancer, Julie’s symptoms were not immediately linked to the disease, leading to a delay in diagnosis.… Continue reading Ovarian cancer: Widower warns of 'sneaky' symptoms