All news by author: Rom Preston-Ellis
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Boy, 8, with deadly condition back playing football thanks to special vest
Harry Law, eight, was born with an inherited a heart condition called obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - but he's determined to still play football which he loves
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Doctor says you should never use plastic takeaway containers in microwaves
We all do it - use old takeaway containers to put leftover food in and then have it for lunch the next day. But an expert says it is bad for your health
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King Charles' 'most important' royal home is a palace the Queen never lived in
While many people may believe the most senior Royal residence is Buckingham Palace, that isn't the case - it's a lesser known palace where the late Queen never lived
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World's smallest working 'lighthouse' is powered by vegetable oil
Garry Irvine looks after the historic 23ft Harbour Light Tower on the River Forth in Scotland. It was first built back in 1817 but is still in working order today
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Man cruelly dubbed 'Sloth' by bullies at school told he might never walk
Liam Erskine was born with Goldenhar syndrome which can cause incomplete development of bones in the face. Doctors said his condition might have meant he could never feed himself or walk
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Man who uses computer to talk wants to have special accent on his wedding day
Jack Wells, 21, says he currently has a 'robotic' voice that he wants to change for something more like the accent of where he is from in Birmingham in time for when he gets married
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Driver 'smart keys' warning as devices spark fresh wave of car thefts
Experts have reportedly alerted the motor trade to security risks of 'smart key' systems which have now fuelled highest level of car thefts for a decade according to new statistics
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Locals baffled after council can only repair half of pothole riddled road
Residents say they are baffled after Gloucestershire County Council could 'only afford' to repair a stretch of their pothole-filled road in Cheltenham - leaving most of it still full of defects
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Couple thought health condition meant they'd never have children
Natalia and Steve went through many rounds of IVF before opting for adoption. They could not be happier now and share all the ups and downs of family life together
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Three lifestyle factors that can cause dementia - how to reduce risk
Almost half of all dementia cases are preventable, according to recent research. They are triggered by 12 lifestyle factors - each of which increases the risk, suggests the study.
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Non-ULEZ compliant vehicles to be sent to Ukraine
The move has been announced by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The vehicles will be used for medical and humanitarian needs
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'Magic' diet that lets you eat carbs and fish could help you live longer
A new diet that involves not having red meat and eating before then fasting at certain times of day is the secret to living a long and healthy life, scientists claim
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Holidaymakers issued warning over airline's 'sneaky' £12 check-in charge
Wizz Air has introduced and implemented the charge that some UK airport travellers were not aware off. The airline says there are three different check-in options when booking
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Urgent warning to dog owners after deer is savagely mauled to death
Warning: this story contains a graphic image. The stricken animal was found collapsed on the ground with serious wounds to his back legs after being attacked by a dog
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Energy bills will include 'additional' charge despite price cap falling
The Ofgem energy price cap is forecast to fall but bills are set to include a "temporary" charge to help tackle record levels of debt with many people behind on payments
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New AI cameras automatically detect when drivers are breaking the law
The new mobile technology can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving. The information is then sent to police to deal with
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Hundreds queue for hours in rain for 'Britain's cheapest' fish and chips
Dr Vinegars Extraordinary Fish & Chips offered the mega cut-price deal after it recently opened its doors to customers in Wolverhampton
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Cyclist almost killed in crash had life-saving surgery on side of road
Dad Jon Hill was fortunately spotted by motorists after the crash on his "favourite route", who called 999 leading him having life-saving surgery at the side of the road
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Dad who suffered cardiac arrest saved by quick thinking children
Michael Welsh, 55, was saved by his children performing CPR on him after he suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep - even after he made a 'death rattle'
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Beautiful village that's home to celebs was set for show featuring comedy stars
The beautiful English village was the backdrop for a Sky 1 comedy series starring Simon Bird and Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners. The show was set during the First World War
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Glittery elephant poo is being used for unique reason at zoo
The zoo is using edible glitter to help identify the faeces of three female Asian elephants and determine if they are pregnant. The samples are then sent for testing in a lab
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Households to have £272 slashed from energy bills within weeks
The typical energy bills are predicted to drop from £1,928 per year to £1,656 from April 1 for UK households including British Gas, OVO, EDF, E.On and Octopus customers
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Best and worst places to live in UK during an apocalypse are named
Whether it's an alien invasion or a zombie outbreak, the study on the incredibly unlikely situation was based on factors such as availability of food and fresh water
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Alabama Rot interactive map shows cases of deadly dog disease across UK
The incurable disease causes painful sores on a dog's paws and legs, often leading to kidney failure. Owners are been warned to watch out for symptoms of it
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Greedy thief stole thousands from charity and spent it on motorbike and ring
Peter Robinson pinched more than £7,000 from the organisation, which supports vulnerable women, but was caught out when he tried to take another £25,000. A judge told him his "greed was his downfall"
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