A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her. While most children dream of a white Christmas, eight-year-old Lola Dyer, dreads the chilly days. The schoolgirl suffers from a condition called cold urticaria and being outside for just a few minutes leaves her with painful rashes all over her body. The allergy is so bad it has even landed her in hospital after she developed breathing difficulties.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
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 .