All news by author: Rom Preston-Ellis

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Woman 'bleeding, fainting and in pain' for 16 years until she was diagnosed
Larissa Shaw, 29, and from Walsall, has been battling excruciating period pain for 16 years and has been left slipping in and out of consciousness due to the agony
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Cat owners warned over new law they must follow or risk £500 fine
The new law will affect all cat owners in England and will come into force from June. It will be a legal requirement for cats to be microchipped from then onwards
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'Cold hands' condition which changes the colour of fingers and toes
Raynaud's disease affects around one in six people in the UK and can cause extreme pain and changes in skin colour. Despite this, the condition is frequently overlooked
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Photographer snaps jaw-dropping image of comet spotted in skies over UK
Sky watchers will be on the lookout for 12 P/Pons-Brooks as it is predicted to brighten throughout March, and may even become visible to the naked-eye before the end of the month
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People can get £98 taken off their energy bills but will need to be quick
The Household Support Fund has been extended by another six months and £500 million has been added to the pot to help tide families and cash-strapped Brits over
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People left baffled over row of houses with no front doors
The student digs in Aston Brook Street East, Aston, have caused intrigue online with people wondering how a deliveries are made and how people even access their homes
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Drivers urged to ignore satnavs during 'unprecedented' M25 closure
The M25 will be closed in both directions between junctions 10 and 11 this weekend. Drivers have been told to ignore their sat-navs and follow official diversion routes to avoid gridlock
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Man who left school with one GCSE turns £500 overdraft into £350m business
Myprotein founder Oliver Cookson has created a business empire after having a simple idea from going to the gym. He started off with a £500 overdraft but now runs a multi-million pound business
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Vehicles damaged as 'large stones' fall off lorry causing motorway chaos
A number of vehicles have been damaged by the falling stones on the M5 in Devon. Police were called to the scene following the incident with the motorway blocked
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Doctor names 19 warning signs that you could be vitamin deficient
Dr Eric Berg has named nineteen warning signs you could be vitamin deficient. Many common symptoms are a likely sign that you're not getting enough nutrients in your diet
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Parents warned they are putting babies at risk with sleep mistake
A survey found 70 per cent of parents allowed their infant to sleep in a bouncer, 67 per cent in a swing and 61 per cent on a beanbag. This can put babies in danger
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Couple buy £260k 'unlivable' flat and transform it by using YouTube
Rochelle Taylor-Butcher, 29, and her partner, Angus Ord, 30, a data scientist, bought their one-bed flat in Kingston, South London, at the end of March 2023 for £260k
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Woman celebrates 80th with daytime rave as party ends by 9pm
Around 800 ageing ravers flocked to Vicky McClure's Day Fever event at Sheffield City Hall's ballroom venue in South Yorkshire, on Saturday to dance - and be home by 9pm
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Couple quit 9-5 jobs to live in van and drive to the Arctic Circle
Chris and Sam Hoar, from Plymouth, have been living in their van since 2018 and have travelled 3,000 miles to the Arctic Circle in Norway. They have no regrets about quitting their 9-5
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Man who had bowel removed after work trip wins £800k in compensation
Martin Smith, 62, had to undergo two major surgeries and have a stoma bag after he went to India on a work trip with London based company Primetals Technologies Ltd
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Council 'tell 101-year-old to fill own potholes' on "worst road in England"
Residents, including a 101 year old, claim a council told them to fill the potholes on their road themselves. Some describe the situation as 'awful' and 'very unsafe' for drivers, walkers and cyclists alike
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Experts issue health warning about going to bed with wet hair
If you often go to bed with wet hair, you might find the warm, humid environment created against your bedding and headboard provides the perfect breeding ground for mites
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Man tries UK's most expensive croissant - a 1.5kg pastry which costs £25
Callum Ryan, 23, visited Phillipe Conticini, in South Kensington, London, to pick up his pre-ordered delight. The croissant contains 700g of butter and contains 3,000 calories
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Your sink could be the cause of long-lasting colds and illnesses
The long-lasting colds, coughs and flu bugs currently doing the rounds could be down to your sink, according to an expert. The build-up of straggly hair and dirt could be making your family ill
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Earth's earliest forest has been found - and it's near Butlins
Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Cardiff discovered the forest dating from 390million years ago in high sandstone cliffs along the Devon and Somerset coast
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Summer airport 'chaos' warning amid delays over important new rules
The 100ml liquid ban is set to be scrapped but the scheme to introduce new scanners has been delayed at many airports. Travellers have been warned not to get confused
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Vet warns dog owners there is five things he would 'never' do
Emergency vet Dr Marcus has outlined five things he would never do with his own dog. Millions of people have a pet dog, but one animal expert has outlined the mistakes that many owners are making
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The major red flags for cancer which appear first thing in the morning
Abbas Kanani, who works at Chemist Click, says being really tired, having a cough that won't go away, and sweating a lot at night could be warning signs of cancer
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Whooping cough explained with everything you need to know to avoid it
Whooping cough cases are on the rise, with 553 confirmed in England in January alone. Here's what you need to know about the bacterial infection, including how to prevent it
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Thirty second video can predict if you'll suffer hearing loss - take the test
An app called Eargym gives users the chance to test and improve their hearing, and offers personalised advice on what to do next. Take the test by watching the video below