While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun. Laura Martindale, 26, suffers from a severe allergic reaction called Actinic Prurigo, which causes her skin to burn and break out in a rash when exposed to UVA and UVB light. At home, the full-time mum keeps the curtains and blinds closed during the day, and when she steps outside, she is forced to wear long sleeved tops and gloves, as well as high factor 50 suncream.
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .