Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums. Rather than showcasing skimpy outfits or the latest celebrity crushes, the Women of Strength 2014 calendar celebrates inspirational mums from across the UK. These are women who have overcome illness, domestic violence and disabilities to raise their children. The calendar has been created by single mum Dawn Cousins, 39, and all proceeds will go to Mothers 2 Mothers, an international charity helping to prevent paediatric AIDS in Africa. The mum of four from Harrow, London, said she was inspired to create the calendar to empower mums.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
