FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
A woman has been left unable to smile after undergoing emergency surgery to remove infected lip fillers .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
This artist had a lot of bottle to re-create a masterpiece painted with nothing but 24 litres of cola .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .