A former food addict who had spent her whole life dreaming of romance shed an astonishing 12st 7lbs to experience love for the first time .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .

A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .

A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .

WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .

SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .

A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

A woman has revealed how she almost died after she developed sepsis from a cold .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

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 .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .