Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
An obese woman has lost 9st after an addiction to junk food left her £1 .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .