Katie Oborn

GAU Writer

Katie is an experienced journalist working as a GAU Writer. She was formerly Community Reporter at Plymouth Live and previously Engagement Producer across the South West sites. Katie’s expertise ranges from Human Interest, Fishing Industry, Tourism, Community Stories, Travel & Destinations, Health and Alternative Therapies, all things Mystical and Fashion and Lifestyle. She is a good listener and loves speaking with people.

Doctor explains how hair loss could be linked to 1 everyday product

I visited non-touristy Italian city framed by lakes — but saw something chilling

Cleaning hack makes silver jewellery look brand new in just 20 minutes

Rats and mice flee from gardens in autumn if you spray 2-ingredient solution

UK Christmas market that rivals Germany's to return this weekend with more than 100 stalls

I made a medieval era soup and I'm so glad I live in today's world

UK gardeners urged to check for one bird as cold temperatures and snow returns

Chef shares 'secret ingredient' to make French onion soup taste even better

'I visited 9 Italian cities, but there’s one I keep returning to – and it’s not Rome or Venice'

Visit the gorgeous locations where BBC's 'masterpiece' series Poldark was filmed

I visited quaint Cotswolds town with lovely shops but one thing really annoyed me

I made an Italian dessert hardly anyone has heard of — it's even better than tiramisu

Ghost village where everyone forced to leave overnight and heartbreaking note pinned to church

Stop boiling your potatoes in water and use alternative if you want better mash

'Ghost' village where everyone forced to leave in 1943 as time stopped and gates locked

Little girl's horror death at hands of her own mother in 'worst case of child abuse ever seen'

Specific date you're 'forbidden' from cutting down one type of tree

Quaint town with 'unique' timber inns and huge royal link perfect for autumn

'Must-watch' Netflix film set in stunning city is top-rated on Rotten Tomatoes

September sight we’ve all seen could mean ‘cold harsh winter’

TikTok witch shares beginner's 'spell' to 'answer any question'

10 must-do tasks to autumn-proof your garden before the colder weather sets in

Stop boiling your potatoes in water and try this simple change for a tastier result

I asked 3 chefs what makes fried eggs taste better - they all said the same thing