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 .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

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

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

SWOOPING down from the sky, this agitated eagle is looking for a fight .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

A woman with a rare allergy to water has told how the condition is so severe it prevents her from KISSING her fiance .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .

Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside .

A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .