A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her. Over a period of three years, Victoria Stean, 24, guzzled on five energy drinks a day - consuming an astonishing 69 teaspoons of sugar. By the time she was 21, her 5ft 7in frame had ballooned to 19st 7lbs. Confronted with a terrifying future after being told she was going blind, Victoria vowed to shed the weight – and save her eyesight. Now the pretty brunette, of Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, weighs 11st 7lbs after slimming down to a svelte size 10.
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
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 .