THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .

AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith .

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .

A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .

Working at a height of 36,000ft, pilots may have the best view in the world .