Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES. For most people, having a shower in the morning is an easy task - but it sends Jackie, 45, into a cold sweat. The part time check out assistant is so petrified of clusters of holes that even the thought of holding a sponge sends a shiver down her spine - and she is forced to flee the shower if she spots any bubbles floating in the plug hole. Jackie from Wallsend, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, suffers from Trypophobia, a fear of holes that leaves her literally pulling her hair out.
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
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 .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .