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 photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .