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.'
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
