A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics. Declan Bitmead-Ellis, from Carshalton, Surrey, developed the life-threatening condition toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) after taking Amoxicillin for a tonsillitis infection. Shortly after taking the tablets in March this year, his entire body developed blisters and he was slipping in and out of consciousness. Doctors warned his terrified parents, Ashleigh Ellis, 28, and Andy Bitmead, 26, that he might not survive the condition, which has a 30% mortality rate.
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
An NHS 111 call handler who was forced to save her own life after contracting sepsis has walked down the aisle at her dream wedding .
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 .