A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .