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.
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .