All news by author: Rom Preston-Ellis

Neil Hughes, 62, took planes, trains and automobiles to get from his home on the west coast of Scotland to Stourbridge in the West Midlands - and he didn't regret a second of it

The first alleged sighting of the crocodile happened in 2014 when a bus driver thought he had spotted one. Police were alerted but they struggled to track it down

Widget and Pringle, two Humbolt penguins, visited Cedar Mews Care Home in Birstall, Leicestershire , to give residents a dose of pet therapy

The five sailors - collectively known as the Valkyries - face 3,000 miles of open seas and competition from around three dozen other teams as they take on the World's Toughest Row

Rats they have a reputation for bringing disease and the thought of any having a nest in the garden would make most homeowners shudder. Here's how to avoid them

Dr Michael Mosley says you can help yourself to live a longer, healthier life by what you choose to eat - as he aims to make it to 100. Two colours in particular could make a big difference

The tiny hawking ring, found in a spoil heap by the Thames by metal detectorist Roy Davis in the 1980s, lay untouched in an attic for nearly 40 years - until its owner decided to clean it

Gary Key, 60, started the hobby as a coping mechanism when his partner Joanne was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. He now has a whopping 24,000 empty packets

Having one parent living with obesity also triples the odds, according to the research to be presented by experts at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy

Dee Hawley lived as David for most of her life before finally coming out as trans in her late 70s. She has since had breast implants but has so far held back on full reassignment surgery due to her age

As many as 32 per cent of respondents said they do it at least "occasionally". National Highways has now launched a campaign with the slogan "little changes, change everything"

Teifi the horse sparked a rescue operation after becoming trapped in the road. He's now recovering well after emergency services swung into action earlier this week

The musette de cour, believed to be the oldest set of bagpipes in the world, were constructed in the late 17th century for King Louis XIV of France

Fiona McArthur, 37, created Fetcha Chocolates after seeing an increase of customers seeking dairy and gluten free treats in the sweet shop where she worked in Scotland

Trevone Quarry in Penryn, Cornwall, is a working hub of traditional skilled workers and artisans surrounded by 11 beautiful acres of woodland

The health and dieting expert said "the answers may lie in your diet"

Rhyl in north Wales has been named the worst seaside town in the UK, but it's also home to one of the best fish and chip shops in the country, according to The Times

Gina Birch, 59, has been the landlady of the Lamb and Flag in Welney, Norfolk for 25 years but now fears for its future after the road it is on has closed for more than 80 days

Donna Gray, 44, painted, built and hot-glued eight year old Fleur Hopson's costume from scratch - after she wasn't able to find one online. It took her a total of three weeks

The number of measles cases in England continues to rise with a further 83 people confirmed to have the highly contagious disease in the last week alone. Any child who hasn't been vaccinated is at higher risk

While a common sore throat usually clears up within a week, sometimes it can signal another condition like strep throat. An expert has explained when and how to seek help

The watercolour of Hampton Court, Herefordshire, was painted by Turner in 1796. It was originally commissioned by George Viscount Malden, the 5th Earl of Essex

Tens of thousands of the birds have been returning every night to the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire, to perform their breathtaking aerial acrobatics

The church in Fowey, Cornwall, which was branded sexist for passing a resolution not to have female vicar, is getting its first woman in the role - four years after the town has gone without a priest

The woman, who is not being named, was left shaken but largely unharmed following in the incident in London