Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .

FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .

An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .

DANCE guru Matt Howes leaves crowds in a spin when he gets behind the decks - as the world's only one-armed professional DJ .

Whenever 46-year-old Melo Masi steps out of his front door in Berkshire, he risks being mobbed by strangers desperate for a selfie - all because of his incredible likeness to Hollywood megastar, Johnny Depp .

THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .