The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .

ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .

WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .

Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

A CHEEKY snail fancies his chances at getting a free ride on a sunny afternoon .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .