Author: Dave Carter

Kemi Badenoch, who has been leading the Conservative Party since 2024, shared insights into her political journey during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. She revealed that her initial motivation for joining the Conservatives was largely social—enjoying the camaraderie, attending parties, and spending time with young people. Reflecting on her university days,… Continue reading I joined the Conservatives for the partying, says Kemi Badenoch

The article you shared details the story of Brendan and Celia Wilson, who bought and renovated Rossett Mill, a Grade II-listed watermill house in Wrexham dating back to 1588. The property once inspired a painting by J.M.W. Turner, one of Britain’s most celebrated artists. The watermill was boarded up and uninhabitable 17 years ago when… Continue reading Wrexham house that inspired Turner watermill painting on sale for £1.5m

During a recent performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Sir Paul McCartney offered his audience a unique concert experience by instituting a strict no-phone policy. Unlike typical gigs where fans frequently record moments on their devices, McCartney required all 4,500 attendees to secure their phones in specially designed lockable pouches for the entire show. This… Continue reading Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?

A woman revealed that she felt deeply “violated” after discovering a hidden live-streaming camera concealed inside a toilet she had used during a date night at a restaurant. The 32-year-old mother was out with her partner at the Giggling Squid, a Thai restaurant located in St Martin’s Square, Leicester, between Christmas and New Year when… Continue reading Woman felt 'violated' by webcam in Giggling Squid restaurant toilets

The Liberal Democrats have urged the government to introduce a “war bonds” scheme, which they estimate could generate as much as £20 billion to strengthen the UK military. This initiative would allow members of the public to lend money to the government through bonds that would last between two and three years, offering interest rates… Continue reading Let public by war bonds to raise £20bn for defence, say Lib Dems

A cosmetic surgeon who faced criticism for publicly analyzing pop singer Troye Sivan’s facial features on TikTok has expressed regret for causing the star distress, though he plans to continue sharing similar content. Dr. Zayn Khalid Majeed, based in London, posted a video highlighting what he described as “problem” areas on the 30-year-old performer after… Continue reading Troye Sivan: Cosmetic surgery doctor sorry for upsetting singer

A new centralized police organization is set to be established, taking over responsibilities such as counter-terrorism, fraud investigations, and tackling criminal gangs. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described this initiative as the creation of a “British FBI,” emphasizing its role in utilizing top talent and advanced technology, including facial recognition systems, to apprehend dangerous offenders more… Continue reading 'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police

Rob Bugden, a former RAF physical training instructor turned parachute jumping instructor, experienced a life-altering event during a training exercise in January 2016. At the age of 40, Rob jumped from an aircraft at 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) alongside six other parachutists when a mid-air collision occurred. This incident caused him to fall nearly 1,000… Continue reading RAF veteran says his life changed forever after jumping out of plane at 5,000ft

The NHS has introduced a groundbreaking database that links specific genes to cancer, offering patients and their relatives across England the opportunity to assess their potential risk of developing the disease. This innovative resource compares individuals’ genetic information to a unique global register containing 120 genes associated with an increased likelihood of cancer, according to… Continue reading NHS cancer gene database to allow families to check risk

Over thirty years have passed since Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse first brought The Fast Show to audiences. Their groundbreaking comedy sketch series, known for its rapid-fire format featuring sketches lasting anywhere from ten seconds up to three minutes, quickly became a cult hit during the mid-1990s. The show’s energetic, fast-paced style captured viewers’ imaginations,… Continue reading Suit us, sir – how social media gained The Fast Show a new audience 30 years on