Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years. To others, he appeared to be the perfect partner, but behind closed doors, he was a bully. He'd drink heavily and fly into rages. When the couple married last year, it was a dream wedding, but it was all for show. Back home, Shaun continued to drink and when Lauren finally had enough, he flipped and head-butted her unconscious leaving her scarred for life. He only received an 18 -month suspended sentence in March 2024 for ABH at North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .