If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

A former food addict who had spent her whole life dreaming of romance shed an astonishing 12st 7lbs to experience love for the first time .

A mum-of-one has revealed how her one-year-old daughter suffered second and third degree burns to 22% of her body after pouring boiling water over herself .

A former size 30 comfort-eater ditched her husband and lost over 10st after he called her a 'fat cow' .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .

football club has scored an own goal after it had to embarrassingly rename its stadium in honour of the DEVIL .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .

Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .