While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun. Laura Martindale, 26, suffers from a severe allergic reaction called Actinic Prurigo, which causes her skin to burn and break out in a rash when exposed to UVA and UVB light. At home, the full-time mum keeps the curtains and blinds closed during the day, and when she steps outside, she is forced to wear long sleeved tops and gloves, as well as high factor 50 suncream.
A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
LIKE A scene from A Bugs Life, these ants work on creating their own mini community .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A six-year-old boy has been left almost blind after a one-in-a-million allergic reaction to antibiotics .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
FEAST your eyes onthe £3K luxury yurts that rock legend Mick Jagger will be basking in between Glastonbury performances this weekend .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
A woman with an irrational fear of toilets goes POTTY on the loo and runs away when she flushes, terrified it will swallow her up .