A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face. Canadian beauty, Cassandra Naud, 22, loves her unique appearance and even credits her birthmark for making her memorable in the dancing world. The pretty brunette, from Alberta, Canada, who was once told by a casting agent to digitally erase her birthmark from her headshots, says: 'My birthmark is a huge part of me. “It makes me unique and memorable, which is especially important for the career I’ve chosen.'
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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 .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .