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
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .