Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums. Rather than showcasing skimpy outfits or the latest celebrity crushes, the Women of Strength 2014 calendar celebrates inspirational mums from across the UK. These are women who have overcome illness, domestic violence and disabilities to raise their children. The calendar has been created by single mum Dawn Cousins, 39, and all proceeds will go to Mothers 2 Mothers, an international charity helping to prevent paediatric AIDS in Africa. The mum of four from Harrow, London, said she was inspired to create the calendar to empower mums.
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps' .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .