A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
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Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .