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 .

STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .

She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

A woman has lost an incredible 13st after a group of men cruelly threw a kebab at her as she walked down the street .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

A deranged dad beat his girlfriend so savagely in a vicious 30 minute attack that the indent of his sovereign ring was left on her face .

SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .