A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .