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

An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .

HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .

FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .

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

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

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

WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .

From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .

A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .