Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A woman has lost over 13st after beating her addiction to POTATOES .
A student has finally hit puberty after a four year battle against anorexia stunted his growth .
An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .