AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition. Debbie Mills, 24, fell pregnant despite having to cope with agonising nerve condition CRPS, for which she takes painkillers. But, as baby Owen grew inside her, doctors told her it would be too dangerous to him if she kept taking her medication. She came off the pain relief, but 28 weeks into the pregnancy she started having severe stomach pains, which were diagnosed as contractions – and they continued until Owen was born – at 37 weeks.
While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
Pinning a purple flower into her bleach blonde hair, pretty Ava admired herself in the mirror .
HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A Hereford woman has lost 10st 3lbs after ditching her £260-a-month takeaway habit .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
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 .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .