A support worker was stunned to discover she was eight months pregnant after she was rushed to hospital with 'stomach cramps' .

A woman who starved herself to look like Cheryl Cole has told how she shrunk to just under 5st 13lbs after developing anorexia .

A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .

A woman who suffered from an allergic reaction to hair dye that made her face swell to twice its size has been left too scared to leave the house .

Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .

An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .

SAT happily on the branch of a tree, this little frog appears unfazed by a surprise visitor .

WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .

LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .