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 family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BEAUTY QUEEN ACID SCARE: Miss England finalist, Karla Fitzpatrick, 19, at the Miss England contest .
A man has lost an incredible 20st after his addiction to food left him £15k in debt .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .
A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .