An eight-year-old boy who lost his legs and left hand to meningitis is standing tall after learning to walk on his prosthetic limbs. Despite receiving the meningitis C vaccination as a baby, Kye Vincent was diagnosed with meningococcal septicaemia earlier this year on Mother’s Day, just six days after his baby sister, Layla was born. The deadly illness ravaged his body and medics were forced to induce him into a coma to give him the best chance of survival. Thankfully, the plucky youngster has battled against the odds and is looking forward to spending Christmas with his family in his new adapted home.
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 .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .