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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A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

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LIVING ON WATER: REFUGEES BUILD A LIFE AT SEA

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GAME, SET-TEE AND MATCH: COUPLE INSTALL TENNIS COURT IN LOUNGE

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CHEEKY BABY GORILLA

THIS cheeky gorilla tries his best to wriggle free from his mum .

STUNNING ENGLISH COASTAL LANDSCAPES

WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .

COUPLE TIE THE KNOT IN SPECTACULAR £45K HARRY POTTER WEDDING

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PLAYFUL ELEPHANTS MAKE A SPLASH

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GRANDMOTHER KICKED OFF FLIGHT FOR ASSAULT AFTER TOUCHING ATTENDANTS ARM

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CHEEKY CHIPMUNK

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HUNGRY HIPPO MISSES OUT ON LUNCH

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .

STRIPED MARLIN SPEARS ITS CATCH

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