From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .

This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .

From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .

An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .

A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .

A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .

Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .