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.
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
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WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
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A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .