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

ONCE A doctor’s surgery, family home and office, an array of medical equipment is scattered throughout this abandoned home .

Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .

Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

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

A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .

She was recently named Best Dressed Woman in a new list and is regarded as one of the most stylish women in the world .

SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .