AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition. Debbie Mills, 24, fell pregnant despite having to cope with agonising nerve condition CRPS, for which she takes painkillers. But, as baby Owen grew inside her, doctors told her it would be too dangerous to him if she kept taking her medication. She came off the pain relief, but 28 weeks into the pregnancy she started having severe stomach pains, which were diagnosed as contractions – and they continued until Owen was born – at 37 weeks.
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A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
GUITARISTS that want to lay down some slick licks will soon be able to get their hands on a brand new guitar - made from oil cans .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
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A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
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