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.
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .