Author: Dave Carter

New legislation poised to enhance the UK’s national security framework could soon empower the home secretary to label certain foreign state-linked entities, such as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as threats to the nation’s security. Introduced to Parliament under the National Security (State Threats) Bill just recently, this law could be enacted within a… Continue reading Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law

A 30-year-old man has been formally charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in north Belfast on Monday evening. Alongside this charge, he also faces accusations of possessing a bladed article in a public place and making threats to kill. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday. The victim, a man… Continue reading North Belfast knife attack: Man, 30, charged with attempted murder

Caitlin Leggett, an identical twin, has been given a prognosis of just six months to live following the return of her leukaemia. After initially achieving remission through chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, Caitlin discovered in May that her cancer had relapsed, with treatment options within the UK offering little hope for a cure. Facing… Continue reading Cardiff woman with acute myeloid leukaemia says leaving twin is 'unthinkable'

David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham United, has been barred from any involvement with the club’s women’s and youth squads for a period of three years due to safeguarding concerns. The Football Association initiated an investigation into Sullivan’s behavior in 2023 following allegations related to his conduct. A safeguarding committee, which included representatives from West… Continue reading David Sullivan banned from contact with West Ham women's and youth teams since 2023

The Bass Rock, located in the Firth of Forth and known for hosting the largest northern gannet colony in the world, has recently been acquired by RSPB Scotland, a prominent conservation charity. For over three centuries, this island has remained under the ownership of the Hamilton-Dalrymple family. The transfer of ownership, which also includes nearby… Continue reading RSPB buys Bass Rock after 300 years in private hands

Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton, which followed the murder of Henry Nowak. Connor Bishop, aged 24, received a prison term of two years and eight months, while Leon O’Leary, 41, was handed a three-year and one-month sentence. Both men had previously admitted to violent… Continue reading Men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak protest in Southampton

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has called on the social media platform X to intervene regarding a series of fabricated advertisements generated by artificial intelligence that falsely portray him in violent encounters with Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey. These misleading ads, which resemble a BBC Question Time setting, have been frequently displayed to users… Continue reading Farage says Reform has contacted X over fake AI video ads

Lady Eleanor Donaldson, wife of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, informed police that her husband refused to discuss an incident she witnessed involving him and one of the two alleged victims in an ongoing sex abuse trial. The court heard that Complainant B had previously testified at Newry Crown Court, stating that Lady Donaldson had seen Sir… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Lady Donaldson told police ex-DUP leader would not talk about alleged breast touching incident

A tragic incident occurred during the recent heatwave when 16-year-old Muhammed Secka lost his life after encountering difficulties in a lake. An inquest revealed that Muhammed did not know how to swim. His body was discovered the day following an emergency call to Rother Valley Country Park in South Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday. At… Continue reading Boy, 16, who died in Rother Valley lake 'could not swim' – inquest

A woman has been sentenced to prison after killing her elderly mother, citing an inability to continue as her carer. Stefania Glowka, aged 64, admitted to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility following the death of her 86-year-old mother, Tamara Glowka, at their Devizes home in Wiltshire on Christmas Day 2025. While the court… Continue reading Wiltshire woman sentenced for manslaughter of her elderly mother