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 .

RECORD BREAKING GRAN'S COLLECTION OF NEARLY 800 SHEEP HOTSPOT MEDIA – WITH PICS 0121 551 1004 By Katie Thompson A record-breaking baa-rmy gran with a love for sheep has amassed a collection of nearly 800 woolly wonders .

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .

THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .

DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .

SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

A woman who had three botched nose jobs finally feels pretty after forking out £8 .

COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .