All news by author: Alex Croft

The fatal crash of a school coach on the M53 on Friday has left a large school community in mourning. And now one boy has spoken out on the terrible and traumatic ordeal

If you’re considering getting some bamboo into your garden, perhaps think again. More invasive than you might think, a gardening expert has described it as an “SAS operative” of the plant world

Sparking discussion across the globe, King Charles’ puffy fingers are an internet sensation. But it seems he might not be the only of the late Queen’s descendants with large digits…

A car park in Japan has now become a site of national significance - after a 1,400-year-old tomb once belonging to a member of the Japanese elite was discovered under a bush

A chainsaw has been found in a major development to the investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree felling in Northumbria, which has gripped an outraged nation keen to see justice

Heart-rending tributes have poured in after the death of 15-year-old Jessica Baker in a major coach collision on Friday. The driver, dad-of-two Stephen Shrimpton, also tragically didn’t make it

A parking row erupted in Derby after one woman left a "ridiculous" note on a man’s car, whom she accused of blocking her getting out of her drive - he then posted the message on social media

Grant Bradley has been convicted of murdering his former friend, Marcus Dunkerton, with a kitchen knife. Mr Dunkerton leaves behind a partner, mother, and children after his tragic death

The Johnsons are notorious for their lavish lifestyle including a 2021 scandal over Downing Street renovations - but after sharing a recent trip to Aldi, it seems Carrie is on a budget

In case you didn’t feel old enough already, it’s been over a decade since the birth of Will and Kate’s first son, George. But did you know of the strict protocol Kate had to follow after the birth?

Police investigating the felling of one of Britain’s most beloved trees are now following a new line of inquiry - that a chainsaw was used and the cut was done as part of an online stunt

Stomach cancer is a major killer in the UK and US - but its symptoms can very easily go unnoticed. Its important to know what they are, so you are aware if something might be up

Ever wondered what happens to your bag after you check it in at the airport? One social media user decided to find out when placing a hidden camera on his luggage - but things didn’t go quite to plan

Kansas children’s pastor Matthew Richards allegedly tried to kill his wife and five children - as he didn’t want them to know about their financial difficulties and imminent eviction - saying 'It would be better if they all died'

It might be time to radically change how you are eating breakfast, after a gut health expert has said sugary foods in the morning causing tiredness, hunger, and food cravings throughout the day

Police are investigating after 66-year-old veteran American Airlines flight attendant Diana Ramos flight was found dead in a hotel room during a layover in Philadelphia - with her death being 'sudden' and 'suspicious'

Ananya Bashyam’s life was saved by her brother, after he donated his bone marrow to help her beat blood cancer. In a strange twist to the heartwarming story, it means she now has two sets of DNA - both hers and her brothers

A Turkish radio DJ was tortured and killed, then dumped in nearby woodland in a horror case. According to friends, the victim had been acting strangely since he return from holiday in Turkey in summer 2022

Residents around the Sussex coastline have been urged by environmental experts to be cautious, after a mysterious substance believed to be palm oil washed up on their shores

£75,000 to most is the price of an expensive car - not a small home. But now, if you’re willing to live in a small shipping container the width of a double bed but furnished with a modern touch, it could be your opportunity to get on the property ladder

Katelyn Pavey was born with only one fully developed arm - but that wasn’t enough to stop her becoming one of the USA’s best amateur softball players. Now, a film is being released about Pavey’s inspirational story

Mike Alford was killed after being stung by a large swarm of bees - after accidentally interfering with their nest in a bag of soil in Kentucky. His devastated family have opened a GoFundMe appealing for donations for the funeral

A new study claims that women should avoid diet fizzy drinks containing aspartame - an artificial sweetener - when pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to have children

Shawnee Chasser has lived in a treehouse for 17 years, and said she “goes crazy” if she can’t hear the wind and rain at night. But after settling into her blissful home with two grandchildren, Florida authorities have ordered her to demolish it

Igor Sychev has suffered three car crashes - which he claims were deliberate - and received countless death threats against him and his family. He claims oligarchs are putting out kill orders against him - because he is trying to take a Russian fertiliser company to court