WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .

A 21st stone woman suffering from 'body blindness' like Dawn French shed more than half her body weight after a shock revelation brought her to her senses .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

A man who developed anorexia as a teen has told that dying for 20 minutes helped shock him into recovery .

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

A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .

RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .

AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .

Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .

A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .