Author: Dave Carter

A van driver has received a suspended sentence for causing the death of a passenger in a crash on a malfunctioning smart motorway. Barry O’Sullivan was operating his work vehicle on the M4 in Berkshire when he collided with a Nissan Micra that had broken down. The Micra, which contained 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon as a… Continue reading Van driver gets suspended jail term for fatal M4 smart motorway crash

On Friday 20 June 2025, the House of Commons witnessed what many considered a historic moment when MPs voted on a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The measure passed with 314 votes in favour and 291 against, following a deeply thoughtful and impassioned debate. The vote drew comparisons to landmark legislative… Continue reading The assisted dying bill has failed – but the debate isn't over

A man from Edinburgh is currently facing the possibility of imprisonment in Thailand after he allegedly took a woman’s mobile phone “by mistake” during his first night in the country. Rory McColl, 37, had just begun a 12-day backpacking trip when the incident occurred. He arrived in Bangkok on 9 March and went out for… Continue reading Scots backpacker could face jail in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

A man named John Ashby has been sentenced to life imprisonment following the rape of a Sikh woman in her home in Walsall. During the assault, Ashby subjected the woman, who is in her twenties, to physical violence using a stick and directed religiously aggravated abuse towards her, mistakenly believing she was Muslim. The court… Continue reading Man handed life sentence for rape and religiously aggravated abuse of Sikh woman

A tragic incident occurred in Dormanstown, Redcar, where a three-month-old baby girl named Maggie-May Ann Moody lost her life following a dog attack on 9 April. The heartbreaking event has left her family devastated, feeling as though they have been “robbed of a beautiful lifetime and memories.” Maggie-May was dearly loved, and her family described… Continue reading Redcar family 'robbed of memories' after baby's dog death

A tragic incident involving a spaniel named Baxter has raised awareness among dog owners about the dangers posed by adders, particularly during the summer. Jo Bowen-Jones, from Rhosneigr on Anglesey, shared the heartbreaking story of how she lost her beloved springer-spaniel, who she suspects was bitten by an adder while out walking. Baxter, described by… Continue reading Dog dies after suspected adder bite near RAF Valley

A 23-year-old aspiring social media influencer from Glasgow has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after being caught attempting to smuggle a large quantity of cannabis through Edinburgh Airport. Ellie Crampsie was found carrying 17 kilograms of the Class B drug in her suitcase upon returning from a holiday in Thailand. The drugs were… Continue reading Glasgow influencer jailed for smuggling £150,000 of cannabis

A transgender inmate currently serving a life sentence for murder has been formally charged with sexually assaulting another prisoner at a women’s correctional facility. Alexandra Stewart, who was previously known as Alan Baker, is accused of committing the assault while incarcerated at HMP Greenock. Stewart, a transgender woman assigned male at birth, has been housed… Continue reading Trans prisoner charged with sexual assault in women's jail

Ringo Starr has unveiled his latest solo project, an album deeply rooted in Americana and country genres. The sound reflects more of the influences from Los Angeles and Nashville rather than his native Liverpool or London. This new direction highlights a fresh musical style for the former Beatles drummer. In a recent interview with the… Continue reading Watch: Ringo Starr talks new album and Barry Keoghan with the BBC

A man convicted of raping multiple victims and deliberately transmitting HIV to five young men and two boys, aged 15 and 17, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years. Adam Hall, 43, targeted vulnerable individuals he met either online or at bars in Newcastle over a period stretching from… Continue reading Washington rapist jailed for deliberate HIV infections