Author: Dave Carter

In a show of incredible courage, a police sergeant has been honored with the King’s Commendation for Bravery after intervening to protect his colleague from a knife-wielding attacker. Sgt Tim Ansell bravely confronted 27-year-old Jacob Brown as he threatened to harm Sgt Marc Foster during a routine interaction with a driver in Whalley Range in… Continue reading Footage shows moment two Manchester police officers stabbed in ambush

ch” – a term used in the industry to describe intense periods of work – that lasted for months. Staff were working late into the night, sometimes until the early hours of the morning, to fix bugs, implement new features, and generally improve the game. Yet, as the launch date drew closer, it became increasingly… Continue reading MindsEye: How ex-Grand Theft Auto boss’s grand vision became a £200m flop

The tragic death of a man who was fatally stabbed in south-east London has left his family devastated. Sanchini Thompson, described as a “devoted father” and a “pillar of kindness”, passed away after being found with stab wounds in Rushey Green, Catford, at around 03:00 BST on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police revealed that Mr Thompson… Continue reading 'Devoted' dad Sanchini Thompson named as Catford stabbing victim

The cricketing world mourned the loss of legendary umpire Dickie Bird during his funeral proceedings. The 92-year-old Barnsley native, who passed away peacefully at home on September 22, was bid farewell by a congregation that included former England cricketers such as Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan. Following the service at St Mary’s Church in… Continue reading Figures from sport attend funeral for cricket legend Dickie Bird

Animal rights activists have demanded the liberation of 15 penguins described as being “trapped in a basement devoid of sunlight or fresh air” during a protest at the London Aquarium. Sponsored by Freedom For Animals alongside Born Free and The Express newspaper, around 250 to 300 demonstrators denounced the confinement of the gentoo penguins at… Continue reading Calls for London Aquarium penguins to be released

Living with my parents to secure a future home has proven to be a daunting task for many young individuals. Despite their efforts, the dream of owning a house seems unattainable. The Chartered Institute of Housing has highlighted Wales’ “deepening housing emergency,” emphasizing the need for urgent action. With the government investing over £2bn in… Continue reading Housing problems outlined as ministers urged to keep building

The UK government has put forth a new initiative aimed at bolstering the country’s clean energy sector by training and recruiting more workers, with the goal of creating an additional 400,000 jobs by the year 2030. Among the 31 priority occupations identified as being particularly in demand are plumbers, electricians, and welders, as employment in… Continue reading Government vows to create 400,000 jobs in clean energy sector

BBC Radio Scotland presenter Kaye Adams is facing suspension from her show following an internal complaint regarding her conduct. While an investigation has been initiated, the BBC has refrained from disclosing the specifics of the allegations at this time. A representative for Adams stated that she has not been formally notified of any complaints by… Continue reading Kaye Adams taken off BBC radio show after conduct complaint

Political reporter Becky Morton has reported on the government’s consideration of cutting the VAT rate on energy bills, according to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Miliband emphasized that addressing the cost-of-living crisis in the country is crucial, and the government is exploring various options to tackle this issue. The Labour Party had committed to reducing average… Continue reading Ed Miliband hints at cut to VAT on energy bills

A recent outbreak of bird flu has led to the decision to cull more than 10,000 birds at a commercial poultry site near Penrith in Cumbria. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed cases of avian influenza at the site, prompting the humane culling of all poultry present. In response to the… Continue reading Penrith Bird flu discovery leads to 10,000 birds culled