LONDON HELICOPTER CRASH

A helicopter has crashed landed in Central London. The helicopter hit a crane in Vauxhall, South London and crash landed. Black smoke filled the sky as emergency services raced to the scene.

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A mother is living in fear after the stalker she holds responsible for her daughter's death is back on the streets, after serving just one year in prison .

LAZY FROG

KICKING back and relaxing with his arms outstretched, this chilled-out frog appears to be loving life as he takes some time out on a water lily leaf .

GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .

AURORA BOREALIS ILLUMINATES LAPLAND

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CAMOUFLAGED NORTHERN POTOO BIRD IS A MASTER OF DISGUISE

A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .

BOSTON MARATHON PICTURES

T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

A GRIZZLY GANG

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SERENE ICEBERGS

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HEART DRUGS MADE ME LOSE MY EMOTIONS - FOR 12 YEARS

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STUNNING ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .

PRAYING MANTIS MAKES AN UNLIKELY FRIEND

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ADORABLE OWLS CUDDLE UP FOR THE CAMERA

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