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.
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
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 .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .