Author: Dave Carter

The husband of a general practitioner has been charged with her murder following the discovery of her body at their home. Dr. Hannah Terry, who was also known by the name Hannah Cain, aged 45, was found deceased at a residence in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday. Mark Cain, 45, who also lives on… Continue reading Husband in court accused of murder of Norfolk GP Hannah Terry

A man convicted of multiple violent sexual offenses against four women has had his appeal against a 16-year prison sentence rejected. Christopher Malcolm, aged 37, was found guilty of raping, assaulting, and abusing former partners across locations in Moray and Lothian. The court was told his criminal behavior began in 2008, when he was just… Continue reading Appeal refused for serial rapist Christopher Malcolm who 'terrorised' four women

Phil Davies, the former deputy leader of the Green Party in Wales, announced his resignation, citing his opposition to a recent party motion declaring “Zionism is racism.” He described the motion as “pointless” and criticized some of the language used as “disgraceful.” Having been a member of the Greens for seven years, Davies revealed on… Continue reading Welsh Green Party deputy Phil Davies resigns over Zionism motion

Households throughout Northern Ireland are already feeling the strain of rising energy prices. One contributing factor to this surge is the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which has been linked to increased energy costs. This context has prompted the Education Authority (EA) to address the issue directly with school leaders. In a… Continue reading Energy costs: 'Wear more clothes if it's cold', pupils and staff told

Lundy Island, situated in the Bristol Channel near the coast of north Devon, is well-known for its picturesque scenery and rich wildlife, including puffins and seals. Despite its remote and rugged charm, the island is currently facing an unprecedented water crisis. Residents are grappling with record-low water supplies, prompting urgent measures to stretch their resources… Continue reading Puffin island Lundy on cusp of closure as it runs out of water

Three women who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a serial rapist have expressed feelings of betrayal and frustration after their attacker absconded to Pakistan while out on bail. Amar Ilyas, aged 41, was convicted of 20 sexual offences involving five girls in Sheffield. Although sentenced in his absence to a minimum of 27… Continue reading Survivors ask why Sheffield rapist was able to flee to Pakistan

An independent inquiry is currently underway examining ten military training facilities across England, prompted by allegations of rape and sexual assault at the Army Foundation College, which trains recruits under the age of 18. In August, four young women spoke to the BBC, revealing that they had been subjected to sexual assault and harassment while… Continue reading Military training sites to be investigated following rape and abuse claims at Army college

During February and March, the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) conducted visits to various communities across southern Scotland, including Stranraer, Ayr, Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Hamilton, Irvine, Arran, Galashiels, Kelso, Dalkeith, Haddington, Melrose, Ardrossan, and Tranent. These visits aimed to assess the state of human rights and dignity within these areas. The commission’s report noted that many… Continue reading Report finds 'clear human rights failures' in southern Scotland

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is set to deliver a key address on the final day of her party’s annual conference in Birmingham, where she is expected to frame British politics as facing a fundamental “battle of ideas.” She plans to emphasize the stark ideological divide between the Conservative Party and the current Labour government, stating… Continue reading Battle of ideas looming in British politics, Badenoch to say

Following a period of unexpectedly warm conditions, the UK is bracing for a marked drop in temperatures, with the coldest night this autumn expected by the middle of the week. As Arctic air moves southwards, some regions will experience their first frost, with overnight lows potentially hovering just a couple of degrees above freezing by… Continue reading UK weather: Midweek to bring coldest night of the autumn so far