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.'
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
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 .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .