From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy. Ranging from the morning sunrise to the night sky, the images catch these calm and tranquil settings in all their glory. Taken by photographer Alessio Andreani, 24, they depict the different moods for each shot, alternating from the bright and cheery greenery of Italy, to the dark and still rivers of France. The wonderful shots, taken throughout 2012, also manage to display the changing colours of the mountains and lakes, from oranges to yellows and purples to blues.….
Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .