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 lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
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 .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .