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
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
