A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .