A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .

When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .

These are the fascinating pictures of miniature table sculptures molded around bonsai trees that take up to a painstaking 18 months to create .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .

A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .

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 .

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

DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .

Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .