Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .