A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

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

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

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

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 .

LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .

A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .

When Kylie Holgate discovered her fiancé was having an affair, her world came crashing down .

WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .