While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .

A couple have got engaged after the bride-to-be’s boyfriend set her a Facebook ‘likes’ challenge .

WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .

AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

A woman who has suffered over 200 allergic reactions in seven years, has been crowned a BEAUTY QUEEN .

With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

FOR TWO memory-impaired parents their new-born baby Cian is a living timekeeper .

SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .

A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .