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.
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .