T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris.
A prolific drug dealer was caught red-handed in a car filled with amphetamines after he decided to park in a top copper's parking space - as a joke .
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 hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .
A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
WELCOME to all that remains of Britain's once state-of-the-art military hospital where plastic surgery was pioneered for injured WW1 troops who survived the SOMME .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .