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.
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .