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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
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 .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .