An amputee who was cruelly nicknamed 'peg-leg' by school bullies has conquered her insecurities to become a model. Pretty Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, was born with femur fibula ulna syndrome, which left her with a shortened femur on her right leg, no kneecap or ankle and a missing toe. After contracting an infection in her right leg, Taylor was forced to choose between life in a wheelchair or amputation.
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .