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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
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 .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .