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.
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
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 .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .