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.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
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LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
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FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .