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 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 .
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 .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .