Author: Dave Carter

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham faces a deadline of 17:00 GMT on Saturday to decide whether he will run in the impending by-election for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary seat. Securing this position would provide Burnham with the parliamentary standing necessary to mount a challenge against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. However, Burnham’s potential candidacy… Continue reading Andy Burnham faces deadline on Gorton and Denton by-election decision

Storm Ingrid has caused significant damage along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, resulting in the partial destruction of a historic pier and the collapse of a sea wall beside a railway line. The storm’s impact was especially severe in Teignmouth, where waves battered the area overnight leading into Saturday. The town’s Grand Pier, which… Continue reading Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles as storm lashes South West

A shooting occurred in Manchester’s gay village early on Saturday, leaving a man hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg. The incident took place on Richmond Street around 5:00 GMT. While the injury is serious, it is not believed to be life-threatening. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to the scene and have arrested six… Continue reading Man shot in 'targeted' Manchester city centre attack

A fire erupted at a residence located in County Tyrone, leading to the arrest of a teenage male. Authorities detained the individual on suspicion of arson and with intent to endanger life. The incident took place at a bungalow on Crannog Way in Dungannon. Fortunately, the property was unoccupied at the time, and there were… Continue reading Dungannon: Man arrested after fire at bungalow

During a lunch break at her workplace in London, Dilara experienced an unsettling encounter when a tall man approached her and remarked, “I swear red hair means you’ve just been heartbroken.” They continued talking while sharing a lift, and he asked for her phone number. What Dilara didn’t know at the time was that the… Continue reading Women filmed in secret for TikTok content – then harassed online

In just over 100 days, Welsh voters will head to the polls to choose their new devolved government. Current opinion polls indicate a potentially historic shift, with Labour facing the possibility of being rejected for the first time ever in Wales. This is particularly striking given the region’s deep-rooted connection to Labour, where figures like… Continue reading Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer

A coroner has highlighted a missed chance by paramedics to take Luke Abrahams, a young amateur footballer, to hospital before he tragically passed away from sepsis. Luke, who lived in East Hunsbury, Northampton, died on 23 January 2023 after also developing necrotising fasciitis, a severe and rare flesh-eating infection. During a four-day inquest held at… Continue reading Missed opportunity to take Northampton footballer to hospital

It appears you have shared excerpts from a BBC report discussing allegations and personal testimonies from former or current students involved with the London International Christian Church (ICC). The report highlights concerns around pressures related to donations, requests for private financial information, social isolation, and living arrangements within the church community (e.g., “disciple” households). Here’s… Continue reading Young people say they felt pressured by emerging church to donate

The Home Office has announced that all police officers in England and Wales will soon be required to hold a licence to continue their work. This licence will demonstrate that officers possess the necessary skills, particularly in areas such as addressing violence against women and girls. Failure to maintain these competencies could result in removal… Continue reading Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal

West Midlands Police has acknowledged that it exaggerated the evidence behind the decision to prohibit Israeli supporters from attending a football match in Birmingham. This admission comes after Craig Guildford, the force’s former chief constable, retired earlier this month amid harsh criticism related to the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans during last November’s Europa… Continue reading West Midlands Police admits overstating evidence in Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban