A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .

SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .

A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .

A mother-of-three has revealed how her nine-month-old daughter was severely burnt after knocking a scalding bottle warmer over herself at daycare .

Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .

WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .

JUMPING and bouncing off one another, these young cheetahs enjoy some harmless fun .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

A woman has released pictures of the horrific injuries she suffered when her jealous ex attacked her with a brick .