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.
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 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .