BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts. Occupied by old bikes and dirt encrusted kitchen equipment, this former South Derbyshire care home was once a place of help and kindness but now all of those memories are covered in dust and completely forgotten. The sights inside this unnerving building were captured by Derbyshire photographer Toby Batchelor, 34, after his fascination with forgotten buildings led him into urban exploring.“These photographs capture the knock on effects of budget cuts, over population and a struggling system,” said Toby
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
