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.
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FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
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THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .