CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUG KIND

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth. The creepy-crawly bears a striking resemblance to the murderous creatures from the film Alien. However the insect’s intricate detail can not be seen by the human eye. Photographer Woe Hendrick explains how you need specialist kit to make this extraterrestrial sighting.

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STABBED BY SON

Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

THE GREAT ESCAPE

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AMAZING THUNDERSTORM LIGHTS UP THE SARDINIAN COAST

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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INDONESIAN TRIBE UNTOUCHED BY MODERN LIFE

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LEAPING WOOD MOUSE

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EMPTY LONDON UNDERGROUND

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

BRAVE LEOPARD BEFRIENDS A CROC

A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .

SO ALLERGIC TO WATER I CAN'T EVEN KISS MY FIANCE

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