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.
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Meet the dog-loving woman who spends £20k a year looking after her 30 pet PUGS .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .