IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA. However this natural wonder is in fact on planet earth inside of a grotto containing hundreds of thousands of Glowworms. Tourists are dazzled as they sail through the world's only cave that is filled with the incandescent insects. These amazing images are from the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand, a unique location formed from 30 million years of volcano activity.
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .