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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .