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.
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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 .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .