A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings. From the rocky coast of Cornwall to grassy cliffs on the Isle of Skye, Alessio Andreani pictured lighthouses in five beautiful locations. The 26-year-old, of London, says: "I love taking photos of lighthouses. They probably are my favourite subject in photography. "They are one of the few man-made constructions that I feel actually add something to the landscape, and I love how they are able to face big waves and terrible weather for a really long time."
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .