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.
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .