Author: Dave Carter

An asylum seeker named Hadush Kebatu, who was wrongfully released from HMP Chelmsford, is being sought by the police following his recent prison release. Kebatu, a 41-year-old Ethiopian national, was serving time for sexual assault charges involving a 14-year-old girl and a woman in Essex. Concerns were raised by Justice Secretary David Lammy that Kebatu… Continue reading Police hunt Epping migrant sex offender released in error

From washing windows in a small town in west Wales to cleaning up the aftermath of gruesome crime scenes, Ben Giles has transformed his career into a multi-million pound business over the course of 25 years. With a unique talent for erasing stains caused by spills, severings, and explosions, Ben has built up an impressive… Continue reading Cardigan extreme cleaner goes from washing windows to crime scenes

Many young drivers are faced with the dilemma of whether to learn to drive in an automatic or manual car. Caitlin Graham, a 22-year-old from Cumbria, wanted to learn in an automatic car for a quicker test process, but ended up learning in a manual due to the lack of available automatic instructors in her… Continue reading What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?

The current buzz surrounds magnesium, touted as the mineral of the moment. The surge in popularity of magnesium supplements is evident, with people turning to this mineral for various reasons such as improving sleep, aiding digestion, and calming the mind. The global magnesium market is thriving, with a worth of nearly £3bn and projected growth… Continue reading Magnesium: Can this “miracle mineral” really help us sleep?

Waitrose recently made a turnaround on their decision not to provide paid work for an autistic man who had been volunteering at their store for four years. Frances Boyd initially requested that her 28-year-old son, Tom Boyd, be given a job at the Waitrose supermarket in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester. Unfortunately, Waitrose’s head office rejected… Continue reading Waitrose offers job to autistic worker it had previously rejected

Law enforcement agencies have reported advancements in addressing grooming gangs and child exploitation, although a watchdog has highlighted remaining “significant challenges.” His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services expressed concerns about inconsistent definitions, data accuracy issues, and lacking national coordination that could hinder efforts to safeguard vulnerable children. According to a progress… Continue reading 'Significant challenges' remain in police response to grooming gangs

Major newspapers in the UK are buzzing with headlines about a former asylum seeker who was mistakenly released from prison after assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The Sun labeled the issue as “one out… by mistake,” drawing parallels to the government’s “one in, one out” asylum policy. The Ethiopian national, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, was supposed to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'One out… by mistake' and Prince Andrew 'dislodged'

In the midst of the transition to winter, the UK is facing long, dark nights, particularly in Scotland’s northern isles where daylight can barely last six hours from morning till night. Contrasting with London and the south, where residents enjoy a couple more hours of light, individuals in Orkney and Shetland experience the darkest days.… Continue reading How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back

A group of MPs has strongly advised Chancellor Rachel Reeves against cutting the cash Isa tax-free allowance in the upcoming Budget. The Treasury Select Committee stated that reducing the tax-free allowance may not effectively promote an investment culture in the UK. Reeves is expected to make announcements regarding tax rises or spending cuts in the… Continue reading Reeves should not cut cash ISA allowance, MPs say

Spud sellers, posh-girl comedy, and a bus-loving gran are among the unique nominees for the TikTok awards. Coco Sarel, known for her unscripted and raw content, has amassed over a million followers with her Love Island debriefs. The TikTok awards celebrate creators shaping online culture in the UK, with 72 nominees across 12 categories boasting… Continue reading TikTok awards: Spud sellers, posh girl comedy and bus loving aunty among nominees