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.
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
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Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .