A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia. Kayleigh-Emma Shiel, 30, has always dreamed of becoming a mother, but suffers from tokophobia – a fear of childbirth. Her condition means that she is unable to conceive a child of her own as she is too terrified of pregnancy and the associated pain. Believing that adoption was her only chance of becoming a mother, Kayleigh and her fabricator husband Gary, 47, applied to adopt a child in January this year. But the couple, from Elland, West Yorkshire, were rejected partly due to Kayleigh’s unusual phobia.
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .