A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette. Louise Tanner, 50, from Worthing, West Sussex, couldn’t find a lighter, so decided to use the hob instead. But as she leaned over, her hair, which was caked in hairspray, instantly went up in flames. Louise was left with third degree burns on her head, face, ear and neck and has been left scarred for life.
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .