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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
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COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
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A grandma who lost almost 12 stone after undergoing a gastric bypass has revealed that she now gets chatted up by men half her age .
A woman was diagnosed with cancer after a cyst left her so bloated medics were convinced she was pregnant .
A couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last week and have received a special card from newly crowned King Charles and Queen Camilla .
A stunning ice cave in Iceland is illuminated by sunlight as the bright blue ice appears glow inside .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .