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
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
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 .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
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 .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .