FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
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 .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
