Author: Dave Carter

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

Campaigners are sounding the alarm about the impact of pollution from rivers in Wales on the marine environment, stating that it is “suffocating our sea.” WWF Cymru has highlighted that the excess nutrients from farming and sewage are leading to the growth of algal blooms, which are smothering the seabed. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is… Continue reading Pollution in Welsh rivers is 'suffocating the sea', campaigners say

BBC Scotland’s proposed fire service changes spark concern Fears have been raised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) over plans for significant changes in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), raising concerns that public safety may be compromised. The SFRS is considering the closure of up to 13 stations, altering night and weekend cover… Continue reading Scottish fire service cuts could cost lives, says union

The UK government has recently made the decision to acquire 12 new fighter jets that have the capability to be armed with nuclear bombs and will join Nato’s airborne nuclear mission. This move, according to Downing Street, marks the most significant enhancement of the UK’s nuclear posture in many years. The newly acquired F-35 A… Continue reading UK to purchase nuclear-carrying fighter jets

An ex-prison officer met his untimely demise in a calculated act of revenge, four years after confiscating a mobile phone from an inmate, a jury was informed. Lenny Scott, 33, was fatally shot six times with a handgun in the car park of a gym in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, on 8th February 2024. Shocking imagery on… Continue reading HMP Altcourse prison officer shot in 'revenge plot', jury told