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.
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .