Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .

When personal trainer, Victoria Spence dreamt of achieving a ‘thigh gap’, she didn'’t realise her obsession would leave her body gripped by anorexia .

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

CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .

A terrifying prankster has given unsuspecting urban explorers the fright of their lives .

A mother-of-three who weighed almost 16st has revealed how she lost 7 .

Have you ever wanted to emulate the Duchess of Cambridge's style? Well, now there's an app for that .

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

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .

A woman has taken her house back in time - by spending £10,000 to transform it into her Victorian dream home .

SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .