The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .

A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

Exibiting their superhuman strength these ants look ready to create an art attack by lifting pencils several thousand times their own weight .

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .

A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .

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 .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .

A man has lost an incredible 20st after his addiction to food left him £15k in debt .

TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .