A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

A weightlifter has lost a whopping 12st after swapping biscuits for biceps .

THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

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

Pictures of John Anslow a prisoner who escaped from a prison escort van in North Worcestershire Monday, 23 January .

A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .

A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .

More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .

Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California .

Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .

HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .