A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .

Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .

A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .