A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

Pictures of John Anslow a prisoner who escaped from a prison escort van in North Worcestershire Monday, 23 January .

A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .

A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .

Britons have finally received some good news about the weather with temperatures expected to reach 30 degrees this weekend .

A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .