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.
Aged 27, I was swept off my feet by my gorgeous husband, Lee, now 42 .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
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