A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
