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.
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
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These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
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SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .