While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun. Laura Martindale, 26, suffers from a severe allergic reaction called Actinic Prurigo, which causes her skin to burn and break out in a rash when exposed to UVA and UVB light. At home, the full-time mum keeps the curtains and blinds closed during the day, and when she steps outside, she is forced to wear long sleeved tops and gloves, as well as high factor 50 suncream.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .