All news by author: Alex Croft

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Passenger's body left on plane seat for 10 hours after she dies on board flight
A woman tragically died mid-flight while travelling from Florida to Brazil - but the cabin crew could only leave her in her seat. When the flight landed, the body stayed on board for 10 hours
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William and Kate's poignant social media pics for Remembrance Day
The royals have been updating their social media pages for one of the most important days in the British royal calendar, in order to reflect the solemnity of Remembrance Day
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Brits aren't drinking enough water as 10 most dehydrated cities in UK named
A huge chunk of Brits might not be drinking enough water, according to a new survey. While most Brits realise they need to drink water, many say they simply don’t have the time
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Tell-tale signs you have bedbugs at home – and 5 DIY ways to get rid of them
If you’re squeamish about bugs you may not enjoy reading and hearing about bed bugs - but you most certainly will want to read these top tips for how to get rid of an infestation
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Diet expert debunks biggest myths – including frozen v fresh veg and microwaves
None of us want to restrict the ways we eat and cook, but many popular myths prompt us to do so. But nutritionists are suggesting many of these myths are not true, compiled here in this list…
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UK drivers warned to make simple car check to avoid £5k winter wildlife blunder
Small animals love tucking into the underbelly of your car, particularly around the engine, to keep warm and dry. As well as being dangerous for the animals, this can be very costly for motorists who don’t spot them…
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Mosquito-borne disease will be 'major threat by 2033' warns WHO
Dengue fever kills one in every 100 patients and kills thousands every year across Asia and South America - but fears are rising it could become endemic in the US due to rising global temperatures
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CIA agent drugged and sexually abused two dozen women worldwide in 14 year spree
Former CIA agent Brian Jeffrey Raymond would drug women before sexually assaulting them while they were unconscious - while on postings around the world. Now, he faces decades behind bars
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Teacher, 31, 'sexually abused 14-year-old boy 20 times including in classroom'
Melissa Marie Curtis is accused by a former student of engaging in sexual acts with him while he was just 14. After handing herself in on Tuesday, she has been charged with multiple sexual offences
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Horrifying warning as scientists make virus shock discovery
A world-first scientific discovery has been made after scientists in the US witnessed two viruses latching on to each other - in an apparent attempt to be more effective in damaging bacteria
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'I traveled 1,000 miles for driving test because none were available nearby'
Emily Doyle just wanted to pass her driving test so she could take herself up to university - but there were no tests available in her area for months. So Emily and her Mum decided to do things differently…
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Met Office verdict on forecasters' claims UK's first snow is not far away
Just weeks after the devastating Storm Babet, the poor weather might be set to continue, with some forecasters expecting snow. The Met Office have now issued their verdict on these claims
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Prince William's incredible response after being bitten by a fan on royal visit
Prince William has landed in Singapore to announce the winners of the annual Earthshot Prize for environmentalism - but upon arriving, he received an unexpected surprise from one little royal fan…
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Woman who won £30,000 on lottery reveals the unusual first thing she bought
Justine White has just landed a dream £30,000 windfall payment along with 4 neighbours after playing the Postcode Lottery - and now she plans to treat herself with a swanky new gadget
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Inside pretty UK city that's 'just as good as York' but mainly famous as a joke
Some cities in the UK go well under the radar when it comes to beautiful spots to visit. One such spot, much famed for one of the UK’s most beloved TV characters, is the city of Norwich
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Six huge mistakes made by lottery winners that led to them losing everything
A lottery win isn’t all it seems, with huge riches often prompting huge mistakes. Here we’ve compiled the worst mistakes ever made, so you can ensure you don’t do the same when your lucky day comes
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Woman furiously defends right to recline seat as airplane bust-up sparks debate
An shouting match erupted on an aeroplane recently after a woman was incensed that the passenger behind her wouldn’t let her recline - and now the debate has spilled onto social media
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Man paid hitmen $10K to murder teen girl who accused him of sex assault say cops
Isabella Scavelli, 17, was brutally murdered at her doorstep in February - all because she filed a complaint against a man who attacked her. Three men have been charged on murder-for-hire accusations
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'Cryto King' went from privileged childhood to $10bn fraud & Presidential hopes
One of the biggest financial fraudsters the world has ever seen was yesterday convicted - and now faces decades in prison. But how did young maths prodigy Bankman-Fried become a $10 billion fraudster?
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School uproar as fake AI nudes of girl pupils are spread by male classmates
In a disturbing case, a group of male students at Westfield High School near New York were found sharing AI-generated nude images of their female classmates - leaving one mother “terrified”
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Mum's adorable attempt to get her son a Minion birthday cake goes horribly wrong
WARNING - SWEARING: If you want to get your child a fancy designed birthday cake, make sure you do your research into where you get it from. One TikTok user learnt that lesson the hard way…
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Scientists uncover 'unexpected' origins of Egypt's 4,500 year old Sphinx statue
The Great Sphinx has always posed mysteries to researchers seeking to understand how its large and layered body was created. Now, a group of scientists from New York University believe they have made a breakthrough
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Woman from infamous murder case set to become public speaker on mental health
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who infamously was behind the murder of her abusive mother, is set to be freed this December. What she plans to do next may surprise you…
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Graduate complains about her 9 to 5 - and gets mocked by fed-up commentator
Gen Zs have represented perhaps the largest generational shift in decades. But after a TikTok emerged of a young woman lamenting her 9-5 job, a conservative commentator was left unimpressed
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Child eats THC-infused Halloween candy handed out at school event
Young elementary school Halloween party goers received a shock when one child fell ill and required medical attention. It turned out that one of the sweets handed out at the event was laced with THC