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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Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

BRITISH BEACH-LIFE SPLIT SHOTS

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

EASTER ISLAND REPLICA STATUES DESTROYED IN SEA FALL

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NERVOUS SQUIRREL

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BURSTING FIREWORKS

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SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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STUNNING SUMATRAN TIGER CAUSES A SPLASH

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PRAYING MANTIS MAKES AN UNLIKELY FRIEND

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CHEEKY MONKEY COOLS OFF IN APRIL SHOWERS

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SIBLING RIVALRY

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VISOR FASHION FAIL

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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

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