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.
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .