All news by author: Alex Croft

Wetherspoons are going to be making a major change next week that will delight pub-goers and football fans - with an extra added treat for those who like cider.

A 12-year-old girl was raped by a teenage boy and later fell pregnant with his child. As a result, she was left in need of surgery due to injuries sustained from giving birth, a court heard.

Four young children have been released from hospital, after spending 40 days surviving in the Colombian jungle against the threat of snakes, jaguars and drug gangs. Colombian President Gustavo Petro hailed the rescue effort as the beginning of a "new Colombia".

A French toddler who has been missing for four days may have been killed in a car accident and his body hidden, French police say. However, they aren't ruling out anything in the desperate search for two-year-old Émile.

A family of four in a council home, who have suffered three sewage leaks in the last 30 days, accuse the local council of a lack of urgency as items of sentimental value are destroyed.

A pretty terraced home in south Wales, with patterned walls, cosy furniture, a summerhouse and modern shed is for sale. One special surprise in a first floor bedroom awaits the lucky new owner...

Experts have warned that dengue fever could become "endemic" in the UK if a risky experiment goes wrong. But some say it is inevitable that dengue will become established in the UK due to climate change, and that these experiments are vital for effective vaccines.

Bodhi Draper's dad, Carl claims his son has been discriminated against - but his old school say it was necessary for the safety and wellbeing of the school community

A 'frail' man in his 80s was attacked with a 'weapon' before dying in hospital in Timperley, Trafford. A man in his 50s was arrested and taken into custody for questioning in connection with the incident.

Two circling shark pups led a beach in the Canary Islands to be closed, before a ban was imposed to stop people going beyond knee deep. But shark sightings in Spain are more common than you might think

Coventry City Centre was once known for a buzzing and blooming city centre, with a vast range of high street and independent shops. But in the last year, it has been turning into a ghost town

A grieving family are unable to lay their dog to rest, after the crematorium lost Holly the Jack Russell’s ashes. The family’s plans for a permanent memorial are now in tatters

The balloon burst into flames at around 6:20am on Sunday morning in Worcestershire, resulting in “screaming” coming from a “fireball” as the balloon came crashing down

You may think your sunglasses are protecting you when driving under the beaming sun - but experts say the opposite might be the case. In fact, your sunglasses may be putting you at risk of breaking the law

After it was revealed that the Duchess of York has been diagnosed with breast cancer, we look back at her opening a clinic in Poland for women who have undergone breast-removal operations

A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman from her home address in Derbyshire. A murder investigation has been launched, and police are appealing for any information on Sarah Henshaw's whereabouts.

William and Kate had to reason with Prince Louis, 5, who seemed unimpressed during the Buckingham Palace flypast today. The flypast was part of King Charles’ first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch, an annual event celebrating the King’s birthday

Creepy webs have been draped all over the bushes of a beautiful historic country estate, leaving staff stunned by the invasion of white ermine moth caterpillars

A £500,000 property is available to win in a budget raffle, and the winner gets to choose the house. Tickets for the raffle come as cheap as just 50p per entry.