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.
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .
AN ANOREXIC dental nurse whose weight plummeted to less than four stone has won her NHS fight for more treatment .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A former waitress who quit serving tables to become a professional Britney lookalike has told how her incredible likeness has earned her £300,000 as a full time doppelganger .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .
A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .