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.
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
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 .
