PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .

These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .

CCTV stills of the sickening attack .

A woman whose daughter committed suicide after being raped as a child, has revealed she donated her organs - saving four peoples’ lives .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .

THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

Magical photos of your baby smiling for the first time are a priceless treasure for many a proud parent .

A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .