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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .