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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .