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.
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
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 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
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 .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .