SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend. But the hedgehog it is cutely curled up next to is in fact a garden ornament. Tiny Drew was found with three of his siblings on a cold Autumn night in Druids Heath in Birmingham. A quick-thinking member of the public rang experts from Willows Hedgehog Rescue, who came to the aid of the prickly customers.
T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
CONTRACT CANCELLED - DO NOT SYNDICATE!! .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
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 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .