A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES .

A woman has lost an incredible 13st after a group of men cruelly threw a kebab at her as she walked down the street .

A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A* .

THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .

LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .

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 .

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

Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .

Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .

SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .