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.
A former obese woman has told how she lost 19st, but was so terrified of gaining weight that she ended up developing an eating disorder .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A former soldier who bravely took on penny-pinching NHS bosses in his fight against terminal cancer has died, aged 37 .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .