Author: Dave Carter

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'

NHS Health Checks to Include Menopause Screening Starting Next Year Starting next year, menopause screening will officially become a part of NHS health checks in England. Women between the ages of 40 to 74 who receive these checks every five years will now be asked about menopause symptoms. The goal is to identify women who… Continue reading NHS health checks to include questions about the menopause

Sam Ryder, the singer-songwriter, recently completed his new album, Heartland, after relocating from Essex to Nashville. This move marked a significant shift in his musical style, moving away from the retro rock sound of his Eurovision hit Space Man towards a more authentic and introspective approach. Ryder’s commitment to this new direction was evident, as… Continue reading Eurovision star Sam Ryder: I felt I was worthless

Headlines across various newspapers are buzzing with the news of a migrant who was sent back to France under the prime minister’s immigration scheme but has now returned to the UK via a small boat. The Daily Express, The Daily Telegraph, and Metro all cover this story, highlighting the embarrassing turn of events and branding… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'One in, one out and back in again' and 'teen killer unmasked'

Inmates who speak Welsh have reported being instructed to use English by staff members at the largest prison in Wales, according to accounts from former prisoners who spoke to researchers at Cardiff and Liverpool universities. The individuals, who were previously incarcerated at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham, described facing hostility from prison staff towards the Welsh… Continue reading HMP Berwyn: Welsh-speaking prisoners 'told to speak English' in prison

Four men who were previously arrested for projecting images of Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle will not face any charges, according to Thames Valley Police. The individuals, a 60-year-old from East Sussex, a 36-year-old and a 50-year-old both from London, and a 37-year-old from Kent, were taken into custody… Continue reading No charges over Trump-Epstein projection on to Windsor Castle

The government has decided to postpone the implementation of reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Send) system and other school policy proposals in England until the following year. Originally scheduled for release this autumn, the Schools White Paper, which contains plans for Send, will not be published until further co-creation and testing of… Continue reading Send reform in England pushed back to 2026