A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

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

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .

A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .

SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .

When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .

DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .

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 .