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.
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
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A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
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If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .