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.
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .
When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .
A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WELCOME to the 750-foot deep rainbow cave that leaves visitors bewildered by its multi-coloured mood lighting .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .