An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .

A proud stag attempts to impress the females by donning an enormous fern headdress in London's Bushy Park .

THE UK’S STRONGEST SCHOOLGIRL attributes her success to the bendy-body condition that once left her body wracked in pain .

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 .

Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .

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

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

A former cosmetic rep who swapped make-up for a career as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike has pocketed a staggering $4million (£2,630,000) as a full-time doppelgänger .

FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .