The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

A miracle baby born with half-a-heart will make this Mother's Day extra special for her mum - as she was given just 24 hours to live .

A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .

A weightlifter has lost a whopping 12st after swapping biscuits for biceps .

A woman was left shocked after her hunky boyfriend confessed he was actually born a GIRL .

SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .

THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .

An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .

An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .

Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .

A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .

Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .