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.
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
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 .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .