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.
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .