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
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
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 .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .