Sophie Carr, 23, from Swindon, was just six when her older brother Alex, then 12, abused her during a game of mummies and daddies .

SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .

A Kermit the Frog toy made famous by travelling the world is still globehopping, having racked up an incredible 420,000 kilometres to some of the world's furthest flung places .

LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .

A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .

FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .