A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

She was recently named Best Dressed Woman in a new list and is regarded as one of the most stylish women in the world .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .

STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .

CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .

A former soldier who bravely took on penny-pinching NHS bosses in his fight against terminal cancer has died, aged 37 .

A young makeup artist has hit back at vile internet trolls who dubbed her a 'swamp creature' and 'ugly' for exposing her troubled skin in online makeup tutorials .