A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .

Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .

Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .

EXTRAORDINARY elephants create beautiful paintings in Thailand .

A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .

Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .

TWO Little Owls perch on a fence as they enjoy their dinner .

A woman whose face and body was left scarred for life by angry sores, caused by Lupus, has become a diversity model .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .