Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full.But less than 18 months ago little Kaiya Jackson was clinging to life in a hospital bed, rigged up to countless wires and bravely battling a deadly brain bug.Kaiya, now two, spent her first Christmas in hospital after a severe case of bacterial meningitis ravaged her body and doctors were forced to remove all of her fingers and her right foot just to give her a chance of life again.Then last Christmas, it was reported how little Kaiya was able to enjoy a festive meal for the first time ever using specially adapted cutlery that attaches to her wrist.Now, the determined tot is making new strides after receiving her first prosthetic leg - and her first ever pair of walking shoes.
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A university graduate who was obsessed with achieving a thigh gap has told how she shrunk to just 6st after developing anorexia athletica .
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .
An adorable rescue dog who had her eyes gouged out by thugs in Romania has found a loving home in the UK .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .