A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .

Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .

FOR most people, spending a night locked up in a cell would be undesirable .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .