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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .
For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .
A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .
CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .
HMS Ark Royal arrives in the Turkish port of Aliaga at the ship scrapping firm Leyal’s yard .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .