Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .

A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .

A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .

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

Marisah pictured today with scarring to her left arm - A mother-of-one has revealed how she almost died after suffering a seizure whilst driving that caused her car to crash into a tree and burst into flames .

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .