From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

A woman branded the Jolly Green Giant by SOLE-crushing school bullies for her whopping size nine feet has had the last laugh by opening a shoe shop for big footed girls .

A mum-of-two has revealed how she accidentally set her face on fire while lighting a cigarette .

A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .

WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

Pic By HotSpot Media - REVELLER'S NEW BEST FRIEND -IN PIC- MEET the revellers new best friend – an interactive sign that will direct you to the nearest happy hour .

DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .

AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .

STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

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