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.'
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
