WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .

The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

A fish almost escapes the beak of a bird as they both soar through the air .

If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .

INTIMATELY showcasing personal artefacts from a family's life, this abandoned bungalow has been left to rot for almost a decade .

HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .

Meet the Victorian gentleman who could not face sitting next to smelly commuters on the bus - so he dodges danger to go to work on a penny farthing .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .