A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

OPEN mouthed and wide eyed this little squirrel appears startled .

A Hereford woman has lost 10st 3lbs after ditching her £260-a-month takeaway habit .

DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .

SURROUNDED by tens of thousands of fish, this outnumbered diver is dwarfed by a mass of sea life .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .

Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .

WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .