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 US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
INSIDE Britain's last Naval hospital where scurvy was cured looks like an NHS time capsule .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .