Alan Johnson

Social News Reporter

Alan worked in Democratic Services and as a football reporter for more than a decade before becoming Overnight Deputy Editor of PA Media’s contract with Reach. In doing so he developed a passion for showbiz, reporting celebrity news for the Mirror and Daily Star throughout the early hours. Away from work, Alan’s passions are his family, football, retro gaming, metal detecting and Oasis. If you have a news story to share, please get in touch at alan.johnson@reachplc.com

Pink astrantia flowers. Astrantia major Moulin Rouge.

Easy-to-grow plant looks beautiful and will bloom all summer in your garden

A variety of packages of chicken legs at the grocery store.

Shoppers urged to check raw chicken legs in supermarket for one sign before buying

Beautiful Greek island becomes 'one long toilet line' at 7am and overrun by tourists

Royal Ascot snap of Princess Kate and mum Carole 'sums their relationship up'

People's hearts melt after learning real reason babies sleep with bum in the air

In front of defocused foliage on a sunny day. Cute fluffy calico kitty watching birds or squirrel outside. Mental enrichment for indoor cats. Selective focus.

Vet settles debate on whether keeping your cat indoors is 'right thing to do'

Scene outside Marks & Spencer at Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre on 27th May 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Stratford is now East Londons primary retail, cultural and leisure centre. It has also become the second most significant business location in the east of the capital

M&S shoppers rush to buy new coffee offering as they declare 'at last'

Travellers urged not to pack 1 item in suitcases due to it 'ruining holidays'

Cats sleep curled up for reason – not because it's comfortable

Garbage truck and waste collection worker at work on residential street in southeast England

Binman says waste won't be collected if you make 1 mistake – even if you shout

Hand holding a remote control, browsing streaming services on a smart tv

True crime documentary on Netflix is 'best of 2026' and will have viewers hooked

Engineer explains real reason many narrow country lanes hold 60mph speed limit

Britain's King Charles III arrives to officially open the South Wales Metro Depot in the South Wales town of Taff's Well on November 14, 2025, as the king marks his 77th birthday

Reason King Charles has 2 birthdays – and not everyone's happy about it

Shoppers urged to check eggs for 1 important detail before buying them

People are only just realising how Sudocrem got its name after nearly 100 years

British expat in Benidorm tells tourists to avoid 'complete and utter rip off' mistake

Cruz Beckham and Jackie Apostel attend the a private view of the "Bob Dylan: Point Blank" exhibition hosted by Halcyon Gallery on May 08, 2025 in London, England

Cruz Beckham gushes over girlfriend 10 years his senior after relationship milestone

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy while speaking during the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony on June 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas

World Cup kicks off and football fans believe these nations are dark horses to win it

Gary Lineker declares reason he's 'done with romance' after being single for a decade

Keep your dog calm on walks with trainer's easy 3-minute tip

Dog trainer issues stark advice about 'silent killer' that many owners don't realise

Hugh Laurie mercilessly roasts woman after she criticises House

Portrait of depressed woman sitting alone on the bed in the bedroom. Depression is a common mental disorder

'I couldn't believe what my ex named his daughter after we split up'

Brits left baffled as popular pub beverage 'disappears from society'