It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .

When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .

A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .

These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .

Two people have been arrested after a man and woman were shot dead at a house in the Midlands in the early hours of this morning .

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

At 19st and eight months pregnant, Ashley Whitfield, went into hospital to have her baby son, Isaac, delivered by emergency C-section .

Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .

A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .