A rare butterfly has returned to the Lancashire countryside after a 100 year absence. The large heath butterfly is being reintroduced to Heysham Moss, Lancashire. This breed of butterfly was last recorded at the site at the beginning of the 20th century. The reintroduction project has involved Chester Zoo, Lancashire Wildlife Trust and funder Lancashire Environmental Fund.
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .