All news by author: Alex Croft

Lucy Letby is the worst serial child killer the UK has ever seen after her conviction yesterday. But questions are rippling through the UK - what could bring someone to commit such atrocities?

At the time of her arrest in July 2018, the UK's worst child serial killer, Lucy Letby, had gathered a stash of souvenirs from her victims. These included resuscitation notes, thankyou cards, and even a blood test result

Meghan Markle may have left the Royal Family with Harry in 2020, but she is still a Princess and the Duchess of Sussex. Due to a strange Royal rule, however, she will never be known as Princess Meghan

Evil nurse Lucy Letby was yesterday found guilty on seven counts of murder. But it has now been revealed that she was out partying in York on a hen-do just hours before.

Do you think you'll never face driving-related punishment? You may have to think again, as an insurance company reveals some of the bizarre reasons you could be fined up to £5,000.

A gardener was dealing with the common hogweed - supposedly harmless - when she came into contact with its sap. The next morning, she woke up with searing burns on her arms

Hundreds of mourners came together to remember Ann Blackwood, a "caring and kind-hearted" mother allegedly killed by her ex-husband over their late son's grave - on his birthday

One of the most widely drunk-at pub chains in the UK will be offering free drinks this Sunday to celebrate England reaching the World Cup Final for the first time since 1966 - but there's one condition...

Princess Kate was seen enjoying a cocktail last weekend at a 24-hour music festival - famed for being the only in Britain where the music never stops - after pals convinced her to come along

Daniel Reid had to be cut out of his car before spending days in a coma after a major car collision. But he may not be here today if his smartwatch hadn't alerted emergency services so quickly.

Residents in Winchester are furious at the "insane" hike in parking charges for Sunday - with four hours now costing £17 in some car parks, some say it's "penalising people who want to go to church"

David Hunter has regular nightmares about ending his wife’s life after six weeks of her begging him every day due to her terminal illness - and has revealed the heart-wrenching final four words she said to him

Sir Muir Gray, a senior healthcare official, has laid out a list of six questions that people need to have clear in their mind before they visit a doctor so as to make the most of the time

Leala Vanbest just wanted to have as much fun as her daughter when she jumped into a baby swing in Essex. But she didn't think that one hour later she'd be cut out by four laughing firefighters

An angler suffered the seaside fishing trip from hell as her car was graffitied with abuse and tires emptied of air. What began as a relaxing weekend away ended up with the police and the local council both weighing in...

A glorious mansion and sprawling 17th century estate has just gone on the market for £6million. It was used a location for family films yet also once the home of a brutal judge - and it could be yours

OceanGate, the firm behind the Titan submersible which imploded near the Titanic wreckage last month, has attempted to scrub its digital footprint, taking down its Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages

A gorilla who was thought to be a male gave zoo staff quite the surprise when she gave birth to a baby. According to the staff who found her holding the newborn, Sully the gorilla was as surprised as they were.

Pictures show holidaymakers packed into a large sports arena as they seek refuge from the wildfires ravaging Rhodes. People of all ages are squeezed onto thin mats, awaiting their chance to flee

A Denver family are battling to save the life of their beloved 10-year-old English setter, Watson. But after they turned him into the Denver Animal Shelter, the shelter claim they have the legal right to euthanise the dog.

A great-gran who hit over 17st, was diagnosed with diabetes, drank four bottles of wine a week and had low self-esteem has turned her life around. If I can do it it's never too late for anyone, she says.

New research has shown people are unaware of the link between oral sex and different forms of cancer, via the virus HPV. The NHS says the vast majority of sexually active people will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives.

The only official Royal portrait of Princess Kate has vanished from the walls of the National Portrait Gallery after its reopening, and has allegedly been stuffed in a store room. But the Princess may be happy with that decision, some suggest.

Slow Wi-fi is the problem that never goes away. But according to one expert, there's some very simple steps you can take to transform your internet connection experience.

It can be tempting to stock up on chocolate and crisps before a long flight, especially if you have kids to keep happy. But experienced cabin crew members warn that it isn’t the best choice…