The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

Meet the real-life Little Bo Peep - a young woman who spends her days tending to her four pet SHEEP .

BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .

YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .

A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .

A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .

LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .

THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .