Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .

A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .

A young makeup artist has hit back at vile internet trolls who dubbed her a 'swamp creature' and 'ugly' for exposing her troubled skin in online makeup tutorials .

A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .

A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .

Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .

While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .

From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .

A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .