From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .

FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

A former chocolate addict, who used to gobble more than a THOUSAND bars a year, has shed an astonishing 10st after giving up her favourite treats .

Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

A mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .

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

LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .

A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .