An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model. Pretty Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, was born with femur fibula ulna syndrome, which left her with a shortened femur on her right leg, no kneecap or ankle and a missing toe. After contracting an infection in her right leg, Taylor was forced to choose between life in a wheelchair or amputation.
The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
WITH THE WIND blowing through their fur, you'll believe a dog can fly in these hilarious images .
TWIN SISTERS from Australia have taken their sisterly bond to the extreme by spending £150,000 to look IDENTICAL .
A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .
A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .
A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .