Author: Dave Carter

Following a fatal crash in north-east London, rapper Ghetts, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The incident occurred when Ghetts allegedly hit a 20-year-old man on Redbridge Lane East in Ilford on Saturday, 18 October, and failed to stop, according to the Met Police. On… Continue reading Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit-and-run in Ilford

A recent BBC Panorama report uncovered the gross misconduct of three Metropolitan Police officers, leading to their immediate dismissal. Sgt Joe McIlvenny, PC Philip Neilson, and PC Martin Borg faced expedited misconduct hearings after secret filming revealed their inappropriate behavior. Despite denying the allegations of gross misconduct, they admitted to making the offensive comments captured… Continue reading Met officers sacked for gross misconduct after BBC Panorama Charing Cross investigation

The UK government has announced its plans for a digital ID scheme, which will only be required for individuals applying for jobs after its anticipated launch in 2028. Sir Keir Starmer revealed the scheme in September as a way to prevent people from participating in the shadow economy. The government has clarified that the digital… Continue reading No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10

Dolly Parton is making a significant impact in the lives of 75 Belfast babies through a unique reading initiative. Partnering with Belfast City Council, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is providing a total of 60 free books to each of these babies over a span of five years. This program aims to foster a love for… Continue reading Dolly Parton: Belfast babies to benefit from Imagination Library

An investigation by the police watchdog is currently underway regarding the circumstances leading up to the tragic death of 15-year-old Amen Teklay. The young boy was killed in a sword attack on Clarendon Street in St George’s Cross in Glasgow on 5 March. Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, have denied any involvement in his… Continue reading Amen Teklay: Watchdog investigates police actions leading up to death

Government sources from No10 to the Home Office are resolute in their commitment to retaining Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips in her current position amidst mounting pressure. The controversy stems from four members of the survivors panel for the grooming gang inquiry stepping down and signaling their return conditional on the minister’s removal. An additional five… Continue reading PM determined to keep Phillips in job as grooming inquiry row grows

The issue of grooming gangs in the UK has long been a contentious political topic, with complex dynamics surrounding ethnicity and race. Despite various local reviews and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA), there is widespread acknowledgment that the specific issue of grooming gangs has not been adequately addressed. In response to this,… Continue reading Grooming inquiry survivors left divided over key obstacles

The government has dismissed requests from MPs to debate Prince Andrew’s titles and taxpayer-funded residence, despite mounting demands for accountability. This move effectively halts any efforts to pass legislation aimed at stripping Prince Andrew of his dukedom, just a day after ex-Labour MP Rachel Maskell introduced a bill in the Commons. Downing Street refuted claims… Continue reading Government rejects calls for debate on Prince Andrew

The trial of an Army veteran over Bloody Sunday ended in acquittal after a long and tumultuous legal process. Sunday, January 30, 1972, marked one of the deadliest and most impactful days in Northern Ireland during the decades-long conflict. The images of Bloody Sunday are deeply ingrained in the memories of those who witnessed the… Continue reading How the prosecution of Soldier F ended in acquittal

Dave Ball, a prominent figure in the 1980s synth-pop movement as one half of Soft Cell, passed away at 66 years old. He and singer Marc Almond achieved international success with their rendition of Gloria Jones’ Tainted Love and their acclaimed album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. Additionally, Ball founded The Grid, a techno group known for… Continue reading Soft Cell's musical force Dave Ball dies, aged 66