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

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .

A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .

Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .

A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .

An owl swoops through the air before making an unorthodox landing - right on top of an unsuspecting man's head .

A mum-of-three lost 10 stone after her son asked if she was pregnant .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .