Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

A Gary Barlow superfan has lost an incredible 11st after a selfie with the pop star left her horrified by her 22st 9lb figure .

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

A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .

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

N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .

FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .

An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .

NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .

TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .

A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .