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 little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .