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.
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .