FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .