While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

SWOOPING down from the sky, this agitated eagle is looking for a fight .

A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .

A woman who starved herself to look like Cheryl Cole has told how she shrunk to just under 5st 13lbs after developing anorexia .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

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 .

SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .