These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .

AN ANOREXIC dental nurse whose weight plummeted to less than four stone has won her NHS fight for more treatment .

A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .

An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

A single woman, who was granted IVF funding on the NHS, finally has a baby after suffering three miscarriages .

While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .