All news by author: Zesha Saleem

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Katie Allan's parents reveal sign they noticed before daughter took own life
Linda Allan, the mother of 21-year-old Katie Allan, has said that her daughter was "exhausted" and scared of other prisoners. It comes as an inquiry is investigating after Ms Allan died by suicide while behind bars
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Thousands of sardines wash up on shore hours before major earthquake
In what locals described as a "bad omen," thousands of sardines washed up onto the shores of an island in the Philippines. A few days later, the country was hit with a "major earthquake"
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Mum hits back at trolls who call huge concrete extension on £1.4m house 'chavvy'
Lucy Peck was criticised after she transformed her period property into what critics describe as a "chav" home - with the traditional look replaced with a massive extension, swimming pool and triple garage
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Britain's 'most tattooed' man desperate to get leg amputated in extreme body mod
Birmingham's Matthew Whelan - Britain's most tattooed man - wants a surgeon to cut his leg off. It's a body modification he says no-one should stop him from pursuing
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Tributes to 'angel' model killed in car crash as man arrested
Lousha Liddell was on a motorbike when it collided with a car in London on January 3. She was taken to hospital, but sadly died afterwards. Now, tributes are pouring in for the "angel" model
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Dad and son slapped with animal ban after supergluing dog's wounds from fox hunt
Robert Mills and his son Jack Mills have been banned from owning animals after they patched up their dog's wounds using superglue following an illegal fox hunt
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UK seaside resort so 'underrated' that homes sell in days as they are ‘so cheap'
The beach town in Somerset is misunderstood by most of the country - but locals in the area are flocking there because of its affordable houses, beautiful beaches and well-connected transport links
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Northern Lights predicted to light up UK in 2024 - best places to see them
Experts say that 2024 will be the best year in decades to catch the Northern Lights. Here are the best places to catch the special show in the sky in the UK
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Hamas command in north Gaza destroyed, IDF claims
As Gaza is in a "desperate humanitarian crisis" according to the British Red Cross, the IDF claims that it has "completed" the dismantling of Hamas' command structure in Northern Gaza
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Japan earthquake survivor in her 90s found alive under rubble five days later
A woman in her 90s was found in the wreckage of a two-storey building in the town of Suzu, days after the 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Japan Sea coast on Monday, flattening towns on the remote Noto peninsula
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'Exciting' new antibiotic that 'kills' deadly superbug hailed by scientists
Called Zosurabalpin, the new antibiotic has the potential to defeat lethal antibiotic-resistant superbugs that could kill 10 million people annually by 2050
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Warning as dangers of taking out-of-date medicines explained by expert
It's important to keep note of expiry dates when it comes to medication, as one in three consumers keep medicine past their expiry date despite the potential dangers this could cause
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Scientists create pill that could help weight loss - without giving up junk food
This wonder pill, that works by using the body's own system, could help you lose weight without giving up junk food and resorting to exercise or dieting, according to a team of scientists
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Alcohol expert offers top tips on how to use all your leftover Christmas booze
Don't spend time worrying about what to do with your left over booze this season, as one company is offering its expert advice of what to do at just a click of a button
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UK's worst cities for burglaries in 2023 named and shamed – check out full list
According to an ONS survey, police recorded crime in England and Wales in the year ending, June 2023 was up by 4 per cent, with nearly 3 million theft incidents in a year.
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Top baby names of 2023 listed – and the royals have helped one in particular
There's a royal theme to the most popular baby names in 2023, with Charles and Charlotte booming in popularity, while Elizabeth dropped off the list after a successful run
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‘Living Nostradamus’ who predicted Covid issues terrifying 2024 warning
According to Athos Salome, next year would be a "new chapter in human history" with aliens, a robot rebellion, global catastrophe and even World War 3
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Police probing fatal house fire as detectives investigate cause of blaze
Police are investigating a house fire in London that left three Polish men dead and two others injured after the exact cause is still unknown. The blaze was spotted by concerned neighbours, who alerted the authorities after noticing a fire erupting from a boarded-up building
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Flooding sees 94-year-old woman forced to evacuate as home 'may fall into river'
A property in Nottingham is in danger of collapsing after a 94-year-old woman was evacuated from her home due to damage from floods. The property was described by the Environment Agency as "unsafe"
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Met Office issues New Year's Eve weather warning as UK blasted with 74mph winds
The North West of England has been hit with a yellow weather warning, as the Met Office says rain and wind is on the way for New Year's Eve this year.
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Warning signs your drink has been spiked – key giveaways and what to look for
Experts explain how to tell if your drink has been spiked, and what to do next to make sure you're safe - from calling emergency services to having a designated friend
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Expert explains why New Year's resolutions fail - and why they're abandoned
New Year's resolutions are an important aspect of the festive season, but many struggle to make lasting change. Here's why people struggle to stick to their goals
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Dog shelters in a 'race against time' to rehome abandoned XL Bullies
Animal charities are rushing to re-home abandoned XL Bully dogs before New Year’s Eve as the ban on the breed looms closer - it will be an offence to own one from February 1 unless the animal is registered to the Index of Exempted Dogs
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Run down seaside resort now a ghost town - with even Poundland now leaving area
A once popular seaside resort is now a derelict town with most stores abandoning the high street - often with no warnings to the residents who are left behind
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Golfer left 'like a zombie' after being bitten by UK's only deadly snake
Golfer Ben Bishop claims he was bitten by the adder, the UK's only venomous snake, and had to be rushed to hospital after going into anaphylactic shock