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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
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 .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .