In April 2018, Lourdes Cuello, 50, from New Jersey, US, was making a cup of tea when her hair and hoodie caught fire on her gas stove. She suffered third-degree burns to her neck, chest, left shoulder and armpit and was hospitalised for six weeks. During that time, she endured two skin grafts surgeries and had to relearn how to walk. Over six years on, Lourdes can't drive due to the lack of mobility in her neck, and she never uses the stove when she's home alone. Thankfully, she has otherwise recovered well.
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 .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .