If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

A young makeup artist has hit back at vile internet trolls who dubbed her a 'swamp creature' and 'ugly' for exposing her troubled skin in online makeup tutorials .

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .

A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .

FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .

A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .

A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .