A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners. Lauren Adcock, 28, of Walsall, West Midlands, was viciously assaulted by Jajay Flynn, 26, in a terrifying three hour ordeal after he burnt her with a lighter and cigarettes. Eventually she managed to escape and fled to hospital where scans revealed she had suffered fractures to her hand, as well as horrific burns, and multiple bruises. In September, Flynn was jailed for five-and-a-half years at Wolverhampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of wounding with intent of grievous bodily harm.
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
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 .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BRAVE TOT ALLERGIC TO SUN: Leighton Brownrigg, 2 .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
WELCOME to the Hidden Beach - the world's most idyllic BOMB SITE .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .