The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .

A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .

A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .

PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .

AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .

COULD this £5,000 auction of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool front door be the most bizarre celebrity sale yet? The door, which looks-like it may have been knocked – and possibly kicked – very hard during its past, was used by members of Britain’s most famous band to visit lead-singer Paul McCartney when he lived at the address from 1955 to 1964 .

A mother told she had terminal cancer by doctors who ignored her pleas for help 13 times has made a miracle recovery following the UK's first operation of its kind .

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

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

STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .