Author: Dave Carter

The jury in the ongoing sex abuse case involving Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has yet to reach a decision and will resume their discussions on Friday morning. Twelve jurors, consisting of seven men and five women, began their deliberations at approximately 13:20 BST after being instructed by Judge Paul Ramsey. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial jury to continue deliberations on Friday

Recent ship tracking data reveals that a Russian tanker, known as Forwarder and linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” has navigated into the English Channel. This marks the first such passage since UK authorities boarded the Smyrtos vessel earlier that Sunday. Forwarder, flying the Russian flag, departed from Primorsk port last week and was observed… Continue reading First shadow fleet vessel enters Channel since Smyrtos boarding

A teacher convicted of sexually abusing and murdering a 13-month-old boy he had adopted alongside his partner has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of release. The victim, Preston Davey, died in July 2023 after enduring sustained physical, sexual, and emotional abuse over the last four months of his life. Jamie Varley, aged… Continue reading Teacher who murdered adopted baby Preston Davey jailed

Two individuals employed by Chinese intelligence in the United Kingdom have been sentenced to prison following their convictions. Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, aged 40, received a 10-year sentence, while 65-year-old Chung Biu “Bill” Yuen was handed an eight-year term. Both were found guilty of supporting a foreign intelligence service, violating the National Security Act. Wai,… Continue reading Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK

Along various stretches of the Welsh coastline, hundreds of strikingly beautiful blue sea creatures have recently made an appearance. These creatures, identified as Velella velella, are commonly known as by-the-wind sailors. They are closely related to the Portuguese man o’ war and have been found on beaches in locations including Anglesey, Gwynedd, and Tenby. One… Continue reading 'Stunningly beautiful' by-the-wind sailors appear on Welsh beaches

Steven Lyons, identified as a prominent figure within Scotland’s criminal underworld, has failed to prevent his extradition from the Netherlands to Spain. Although the Spanish authorities sought to bring him to justice, the extradition was complicated by the absence of an agreement between Spain and Indonesia, where Lyons was initially detained. Consequently, he was deported… Continue reading Crime boss Steven Lyons loses bid to block extradition to Spain

Dan Jarvis, the newly appointed UK Defence Secretary, has begun discussions with Nato allies amid a period described as challenging for international security. Arriving in Brussels for talks with his NATO counterparts, Jarvis did so without the UK’s long-awaited defence investment plan (DIP) having been finalized or published. This absence comes at a sensitive time… Continue reading Jarvis meets Nato allies without military investment plan in place

A rising UK rapper has expressed profound gratitude towards Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, crediting him for “changing my life” following his public praise of one of her freestyle performances. Morgan Da Savage gained widespread attention after her rap went viral on Steeze Factory, an independent music platform curated by DJ and producer Toddla T. The… Continue reading Linkin Park: UK rapper thanks Mike Shinoda for changing her life

The culture secretary has expressed her dissatisfaction with Channel 4’s response to the government concerning serious allegations of rape and sexual assault made by women who participated in the reality series Married at First Sight UK. Lisa Nandy addressed the issue during a session in the House of Commons, acknowledging that MPs would feel “horrified… Continue reading Married at First Sight UK: Lisa Nandy 'not satisfied' with Channel 4 response on rape allegations

After a BBC investigation uncovered serious flaws in the system designed to protect vulnerable children, the UK government has announced an urgent review of the current safeguarding procedures. The case in question involves Kristian Parry, a nursery worker in Leeds who was arrested for downloading indecent images of children but managed to secure another childcare… Continue reading Government to review DBS system after Leeds nursery worker case