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.
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia .
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 .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .
Pint- size Maci Winters only has one wish this Christmas - to be as tall as the other boys and girls on the school playground .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Here’s a pair of shoes that really are fit for a princess, and with a price tag of more than £276,000, they are the most expensive shoes in the world .