A former soldier who bravely took on penny-pinching NHS bosses in his fight against terminal cancer has died, aged 37 .

A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .

From the tails of fighter planes to black and white checked buildings, graveyards take different and unusual forms around the world .

Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .

A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .

THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .

WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .

A diving mad couple have finally taken the plunge, having tied the knot 30ft underwater .