COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .

SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .

WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .

A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .

PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

A young polar bear cub becomes the yogi bear as she stretches off for a morning aerobics session .

A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .