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 .

If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .

A personal trainer who was dumped over a life-changing sleep disorder has finally found love .

Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .

STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a ‘thigh gap’, she didn'’t realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .