An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire. Parts of Britain are at risk of further flooding as the Met Office forecasts more heavy rain in coming days.
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .