A baby girl has become the youngest British patient to receive a life-saving cardiac operation after her heart swelled to twice its normal size within days of her birth .

With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .

A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .

WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .

A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .