Recovering from a rare form of breast cancer, Deborah Barnett, 43, of Stoke-on-Trent, thought she'd made it through the worst, but she was betrayed by former colleague Sandra Ramsay, of Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent. The 36-year-old participated in a fundraiser for a cancer charity at ASDA and stole the proceeds. This September, Sandra pleaded guilty to three counts of theft, having pocketed the £496 she raised, as well as £123.21 from ASDA, and £30.50 worth of clothing. At North Staffordshire Magistrates Court, Sandra was sentenced to a twelve-month community order, and ordered to pay £650 compensation, plus court costs.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .