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.
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .