Author: Dave Carter

The upcoming weekend is expected to see the return of scorching temperatures, marking the second heatwave of 2025. This heatwave is projected to extend into the following week, with the intensity rising to potentially set a new high for the year. In 2025, the hottest day so far was recorded on June 21st in Charlwood,… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures to soar over 30C as second heatwave forecast

Emma Morgan of SEN Reform NI emphasized the importance of children feeling wanted and valued in their school environment. She expressed concern over the Education Authority’s consideration of instructing schools to enroll SEN children due to a shortfall of places for September 2025, deeming the situation a “crisis.” In response to the potential need for… Continue reading SEN education: Some schools may be formally instructed to enrol pupils

An arrest has been made in connection with 1980s sex attacks after a BBC investigation uncovered multiple allegations dating back to that period. Four women came forward with claims of being sexually assaulted or raped by the same man in Dumfries during the 1980s and 90s, one when she was just 15. The BBC documentary… Continue reading Man charged over sex attacks after BBC questions to police

In Hainault, a disturbing case has reached a resolution as a man has been convicted of the brutal murder of 14-year-old schoolboy Daniel Anjorin using a samurai sword. The perpetrator, Marcus Monzo, 37, has also been found guilty of three counts of attempted murder, wounding with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon. The verdict… Continue reading Daniel Anjorin: Man guilty of murdering schoolboy in Hainault

Sarah Turnnidge, reporting for BBC News from the West of England, and Emma Hallett from Somerset, have brought the latest update on the opening of the gates for Glastonbury Festival 2025. Co-founder Sir Michael Eavis and his daughter Emily Eavis, who currently manages the festival, led the countdown just before 08:00 BST. The stage is… Continue reading Queues, crowds and excitement as Glastonbury Festival 2025 begins

Kate Whannel and Sam Francis, political reporters, covered Sir Keir Starmer defending his leadership amidst a vote on welfare reforms that the government plans to push through. Despite facing opposition from over 120 Labour MPs, the prime minister remains steadfast in his commitment to reforming the welfare system, dismissing criticisms as merely “noises off.” Deputy… Continue reading PM defends leadership amid growing welfare rebellion

A con artist who managed to deceive luxury hotels and stores by selling them “Scottish-grown tea” that was actually imported from abroad has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison. Known as Tam O’Braan to his customers, Thomas Robinson also duped tea growers by selling them supposedly specially engineered plants that could… Continue reading Fraudster jailed for selling fake 'Scottish-grown tea'

Charlotte Cox with BBC South West reported on a recent incident at the Wildwood Trust in Devon involving two European brown bears named Mish and Lucy. The bears managed to escape their enclosure and raided their keepers’ food store, consuming a week’s worth of honey, jam, and other supplies. This escapade led to a “sugar… Continue reading Rogue bears' honey supply replenished by community in Devon

Senior Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph reported that due to scheduling conflicts between King Charles and President Trump, a full state visit to the UK will take place later this year. An invitation called the “Manu Regia” was delivered to the White House by representatives from the British Embassy in Washington. While the dates of Trump’s… Continue reading UK to host Trump for full state visit later this year

David Deans, a political reporter for BBC Wales News, reported on the resistance from Welsh Labour MPs against proposed changes to the welfare system. Notable MPs such as Chris Evans, Andrew Ranger, Steve Witherden, Henry Tufnell, and Ruth Jones are advocating for an amendment that would grant them the ability to reject the reforms. Despite… Continue reading Benefit cuts: Welsh ministers express major concerns over plans