SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .

WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .

A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .

Commuters were put in a HOLE lot of trouble after trains were cancelled by a hole created by BADGERS .

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

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 .

A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .

HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .

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 .

SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .