A mum-of-two, who was scarred for life in a brutal attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, is now urging others to leave their abusive partners. Lauren Adcock, 28, of Walsall, West Midlands, was viciously assaulted by Jajay Flynn, 26, in a terrifying three hour ordeal after he burnt her with a lighter and cigarettes. Eventually she managed to escape and fled to hospital where scans revealed she had suffered fractures to her hand, as well as horrific burns, and multiple bruises. In September, Flynn was jailed for five-and-a-half years at Wolverhampton Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of wounding with intent of grievous bodily harm.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .