PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .

AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .

Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .

WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

A reformed boozer, who spent nine months partying in Magaluf, has shed over 6 stone after ditching her ladette lifestyle to become a fitness fanatic .

Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .