A woman whose face and body was left scarred for life by angry sores, caused by Lupus, has become a diversity model. For ten years, Mikki Leigh, 34, suffered from the auto-immune disease, which sees the immune system attack the tissues and organs in the body. Cruelly, she was labelled an ‘acid attack and dog mauling victim’ by strangers. But for the last two years, Mikki has been in remission from the disease thanks to a 'wonder drug'. The trainee accountant, from Sheffield, has since appeared in modelling campaigns and now wants to raise awareness of the illness for other sufferers.
Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A mother-of-four has revealed how, like the Beckhams, she’s added an outside toilet to her home .
Gabrielle Dale, 26, was subjected to seven years of coercive control and physical abuse at the hands of her violent boyfriend Sean Owen, 29 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .