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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
