A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WITH THE WIND blowing through their fur, you'll believe a dog can fly in these hilarious images .
Whenever 46-year-old Melo Masi steps out of his front door in Berkshire, he risks being mobbed by strangers desperate for a selfie - all because of his incredible likeness to Hollywood megastar, Johnny Depp .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .