A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .

A Romanian woman is celebrating her new job as a knife-thrower’s assistant after leaving her family behind to move to the UK .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

A woman brutally beaten in a revenge attack has slammed the soft sentence handed to her assailant .

Red squirrels are well known for their intelligence and curiosity but when one snapper caught this furry little guy trying to take his own self-portrait he couldn't help but be taken aback .

From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .

GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .

A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .