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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
