Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside .

A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A* .

A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .

A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .

When Louise Steen walked down the aisle, she imagined a perfect future with her older hubby – but her life would soon become a living hell .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .

High street giant Harvey Nichols has come under fire for a "disgusting" ad campaign that depicts a woman peeing herself .

A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .