N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .

With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .

More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .

HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .

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

A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .

A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .