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.
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
Meet the real life anime girl who looks like a living cartoon character despite never going under the knife .
A skydiver cheated death after plunging 13,000 feet without his parachute opening but survived after landing in a bog .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Pictures of John Anslow a prisoner who escaped from a prison escort van in North Worcestershire Monday, 23 January .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .