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.
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .