Author: Dave Carter

Singer Bonnie Tyler has emerged from a coma following emergency surgery but remains critically ill in intensive care, according to a statement from her spokesperson. Although her health is gradually improving, progress is slow, and she continues to receive close medical attention at a hospital in Portugal. Medical professionals are optimistic about her eventual recovery,… Continue reading Bonnie Tyler out of coma but remains 'very unwell' in Portugal

A man who worked as a teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and causing the death of a 13-month-old boy he adopted with his partner. Jamie Varley, aged 37, from Blackpool, was convicted at Preston Crown Court in connection with the death of Preston Davey, who passed away in July 2023. Varley had… Continue reading Teacher guilty of abusing and murdering adopted baby boy

Jess Turnbull, a 19-year-old police officer, tragically lost her life after being injured while attending to a collision. The incident took place on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington, Northumberland, late in the evening on 8 June. Jess was struck by a Mercedes that was unrelated to the original crash, hitting a marked police vehicle.… Continue reading Parents' tribute to Northumbria Police officer who died from crash injuries

During a recent visit to the Welsh coastal town of Llandudno, American pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo encountered an unexpected challenge that left her eating nothing but sausage rolls for an entire day. The 21-year-old singer, known for chart-topping hits like “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U,” shared the story during an interview on Capital Breakfast’s… Continue reading Singer Olivia Rodrigo 'had to eat sausage rolls all day' in Llandudno

The solicitor general has referred the sentence given to Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. This move indicates a challenge to the length of the punishment imposed on Digwa. On 1 June, 23-year-old Digwa was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum… Continue reading Henry Nowak killer sentence sent to Court of Appeal

Northern Ireland’s First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, has condemned reports suggesting that police instructed nurses from minority backgrounds to show identification to masked individuals before entering their workplace. She described such incidents as “disgusting.” These claims have prompted calls for further investigation as concerns grow about the safety and treatment of healthcare workers amid recent unrest.… Continue reading Reports nurses advised to show ID to masked men 'vile and disgusting' – O'Neill

A serious incident occurred at the Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school located on Vale Road, in the Whitby area of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Shortly before 09:55 BST, a car crashed through a fence into the nursery’s outdoor playground area, resulting in injuries to children present at the scene. Among those affected, a two-year-old boy… Continue reading Boy, 2, seriously hurt as car crashes into nursery playground

Reform UK has revealed plans to introduce a tax on companies that hire foreign workers, aiming to reduce the National Insurance (NI) contributions employers pay on their British employees if the party wins the upcoming general election. The intention behind this policy is to encourage businesses to prioritize British workers over migrant labor, with the… Continue reading Reform UK pledges new tax on firms hiring foreign workers

The UK government has revealed plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that this restriction is set to be implemented in early 2027. He emphasized that keeping younger users off these platforms is “the right step for Britain” and the most effective… Continue reading When will social media ban start, and which platforms are affected?

A mother who lost her son and has since been advocating for social media reform has welcomed the government’s proposed ban on social media use by children under 16, calling it “fantastic.” Ellen Roome, whose son Jools Sweeney passed away in 2022, expressed cautious optimism about the new regulations. While acknowledging that the ban may… Continue reading Social media ban for under-16s 'fantastic' says Ellen Roome