AERIALS OF FLOODING ON SOMERSET LEVELS

Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise

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IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .

BOXING DAY SQUIRRELS

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CEMETERY FINES

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FAST FOOD FISHING

THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .

JOLY THE WOLLY FALLS FOR PARKING PRANK

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CATERPILLAR AND MANTIS BATTLE IT OUT

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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ABANDONED OLD CROW COTTAGE

AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .

HUNGRY HIPPO MISSES OUT ON LUNCH

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MESMERIZING STAR TRAILS

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DOTING SEAL TICKLES HER PUP

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

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