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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
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 .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .