Author: Dave Carter

A man identified as a “prolific rogue trader” who used his “charm and charisma” to deceive customers has been found guilty of 37 counts of fraud. Mark Killick, also known as Marc Cole and Mark Jenkins, defrauded clients by failing to complete construction projects at various properties across the West of England from December 2019… Continue reading 'Prolific' cowboy builder Mark Killick guilty of 37 counts of fraud

A quartet of abuse survivors is demanding the resignation of Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips as part of their conditions for rejoining the grooming gangs inquiry. The four women have accused Phillips of “betrayal” following a letter in which she dismissed reports suggesting the inquiry’s scope could be broadened as “untrue.” They have also called for… Continue reading Four survivors demand Phillips quit before they re-join grooming inquiry

The trial for a former British soldier accused in the deaths of two individuals during Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972 is expected to deliver a verdict on Thursday. The ex-Parachute Regiment member faces two murder charges and five counts of attempted murder, with his identity shielded by a court order as Soldier F. The… Continue reading Bloody Sunday: Verdict due in trial of Soldier F charged with murders

France’s recent commitment to stepping up interventions at sea to prevent small boats from crossing the English Channel seems to be wavering, with multiple sources indicating a change in approach, according to information gathered by the BBC. The political turmoil in France has been cited as a factor contributing to this shift, dealing a blow… Continue reading France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC

A recent study has unveiled troubling practices surrounding the use of physical restraint and forced tube feeding at the Melville Unit, an inpatient mental health ward for 12 to 17-year-olds located at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh. This investigation was part of a series of visits to psychiatric wards prompted… Continue reading Children's psychiatric ward report raises restraint concerns

Political reporter Joshua Nevett has reported that Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s goal of reducing energy bills by £300 may face challenges due to rising electricity costs. According to an expert, although Miliband has defended this promise, it could be undermined as offshore wind costs and other factors change. Despite this, a spokesperson for Miliband’s department… Continue reading Source of Miliband's energy bill pledge casts doubt on savings

A decade ago, Helen Ledwick’s life took a drastic turn when she turned to Google to search for answers about why she felt like her insides were falling out. Little did she know that this search would lead her on a life-changing journey. As a former BBC 5 Live journalist and podcaster, she was facing… Continue reading I thought my insides were falling out – what I didn't expect after childbirth

Agatha Christie’s renowned mysteries are taking on a new form by being adapted for children, in an unprecedented move for the crime novelist. The iconic detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple will be teaming up with Roger Hargreaves’s beloved Mr Men and Little Miss characters in illustrated books tailored for preschool and primary age children.… Continue reading Agatha Christie meets Mr Men in new children's books

An Australian politician has used parliamentary privilege to reveal the identity of a key person of interest in the disappearance of a British girl over five decades ago. The man, known as Mercury, has been shielded by law, and despite the BBC choosing not to disclose his name, the revelation has stirred new interest in… Continue reading Cheryl Grimmer: Person of interest in British girl's disappearance named in parliament

Following an internal report that described the Home Office as dysfunctional and detached from its core functions, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood acknowledged that the department was not yet up to par. Mahmood, who recently assumed her role, expressed her commitment to rebuilding the Home Office so that it adequately serves the country. The damning report,… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood says Home Office 'not yet fit for purpose'