Alex Batty latest as search continues to find missing teenager's 'kidnapper' mum

Derek Draper, the husband of British broadcaster Kate Garraway and the subject of ITV’s Finding Derek documentary, has died aged 56.

Alex Batty said he doesn't want his mum to go to prison in his first live TV appearance since his return to the UK.

Alex Scott and her girlfriend Jess Glynne looked loved-up as they cosied up together during their New Year holiday abroad to Mexico. The couple, who were enjoying a sun-soaked getaway to celebrate ringing in 2024, enjoyed a dance party at a lush jungle-themed outdoor club, and celebrated the next day with a fun moped ride through the city centre. Enjoying the exciting venture on the back of the bike while 39 year old Alex took the drivers' spot, Jess, 34, filmed herself and her girlfriend cuddled up close together.

The mum of a little boy who vanished more than twenty years ago says the reappearance of Greater Manchester teenager Alex Batty has given her fresh hope of seeing her son again.

Many celebrities opted to swap the UK's cold temperatures from sunny beaches and jet off abroad for the festive period, including Alex Scott and Jess Glynne. Former professional footballer Alex, 39, and pop star Jess, 34, who have been romantically linked since October, spent Christmas abroad in an undisclosed location and seemingly confirmed their romance in a a string of fun Instagram posts.

Oldham teenager Alex Batty said he 'loved the cold weather and rain' during his first Christmas back in England.

Sports presenter and former footballer Alex Scott seems to have confirmed she's in a relationship with singer Jess Glynne.The pair have been romantically linked since October this year, after they were spotted on various outings with each other. Now the couple appear to have gone Instagram official, after sharing photographs on a sandy beach while enjoying some winter sun this Christmas.

The grandmother of Alex Batty says her "chaotic" daughter tricked her into letting him go on holiday and said she didn't know if they were "alive or dead".

The grandmother of Alex Batty - the Oldham boy missing from home for six years - has said she thought she'd 'never see him again'... and feared he could have been dead. Susan Caruana, 68, was reunited with her 17-year-old grandson last weekend after he flew home from France.

Police have launched an investigation into the alleged child abduction of Alex Batty.

Alex Batty - who was missing for six years before being reunited with his grandmother in Oldham - has revealed he wanted to return home to have a better future.

Olly Alexander has signed a pro-Palestine letter which calls Israel an “apartheid state” and accuses it of genocide.It was revealed at the weekend that the singer and actor would be representing the UK at Eurovision next year in Malmö, Sweden, the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen.Before he was confirmed as the UK’s Eurovision entrant, Alexander had signed an open letter from LGBTQ+ activist group Voices4London, which called for a ceasefire in Gaza and for Israel to allow aid into the area. The letter also condemned “Zionist propaganda” amid the war with Hamas.The letter says: “We are watching a genocide take place in real time.

A family court judge has taken the unusual step of lifting restrictions to allow the press to report Alex Batty - who was missing for six years - is a 'ward of court' until he turns 18.

Olly Alexander has said he has “got a lot of music ready to go” following the news that he’ll be representing the UK at Eurovision 2024.Earlier this week, it was announced that the Years & Years singer is set to compete in the contest next year in Malmö, Sweden – the hometown of the 2023 winner Loreen. Alexander will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last.Speaking to Magic Breakfast yesterday (December 18), the artist explained (via Music News): “The song that I have for Eurovision I made with Danny L Harle, who’s a brilliant pop producer, and we made basically a whole album.“So I’ve got a lot of music ready to go so I’m so, so excited that it’s coming.”Alexander last released an album in the form of Years & Years’ third studio effort ‘Night Call’, which arrived in early 2022.

The mum of British boy Alex Batty has reportedly abandoned her caravan as mystery continues to surround her whereabouts.

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Olly Alexander has said shares his hopes to “fly the flag for the country in the gayest way possible” when he performs as the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden – the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen – as revealed during the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend.He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.The artist previously shared on social media that it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”In a statement released Saturday (December 16), the ‘King’ singer vowed to “fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible” and “put on an unforgettable performance”.While details about the song currently remain under wraps, Alexander has confirmed that it was co-written by Danny L Harle, who has produced Dua Lipa‘s new song ‘Houdini‘ alongside Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker.“It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to,” Alexander told the BBC. “But I can’t say much more than that.“I just can’t wait to get out there and meet the fans and everyone else taking part,” he added.

Police are continuing to search for a missing teenager who was last seen in Manchester city centre four days ago.

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Olly Alexander has been announced as the UK’s Eurovision entry for 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden, the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen. He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.On socials, Alexander said it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”“It feels like the right moment to start releasing music under my own name”, he added.