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.
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
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 .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .