SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .

Bathers on a New Zealand beach stripped naked and took to the Pacific Ocean in an attempt to shatter the record for the world's largest skinny dip .

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag .

A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .

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

A 23st woman who was left humiliated after breaking a TOILET SEAT has lost an incredible 11st .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

A mum-of-two has splashed out £20k on her seven reborn dolls, but refuses to treat her real kids .

AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .