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.'
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .