‘Is this your random fact of the day?’ I laughed, his excitement making me smile. ‘I’ve been reading about the hottest chilli pepper in the world,’ he grinned, then proceeded to tell me all about it.

One dreadful night, 15 years before, sealed my son’s fate

You may have already read what happened to my 13-year-old son Olly Stephens. On 3 January 2021, he left our family home in Reading, Berkshire, and wandered to a nearby field, just three minutes’ walk

I had no idea that a monster was living in my home, waiting to strike

IT’S perfect,” I said. “Just think of all the time I’ll save on commuting. I’ll even be able to come home for lunch if I want to.” Mum didn’t look convinced. Of course, she was pleased that I’d found

Hiding upstairs with my brother and sister, I heard something no child ever should.