Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .

VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .

With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .

FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .

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 .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

WOMB STROKE SURVIVOR AMAZES DOCS BY TAKING FIRST STEPS - A little girl who suffered a catastrophic stroke in the womb which would have killed an adult has stunned the medical world by learning to walk, talk and see .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

A shameless internet troll, who targets young girls online for fun, has slammed victims of cyber-bulling as WEAK .

The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .