A 21st stone woman suffering from 'body blindness' like Dawn French shed more than half her body weight after a shock revelation brought her to her senses .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .

A woman with a fear of flying claims she was humiliated after an Emirates airline staff member told her she could ‘go to prison for four years’ for possessing diazepam medication .

Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .

These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .

A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .

A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .

The San Antonio Zoo in Texas has welcomed a bizarre new addition - a two-headed turtle named Thelma and Louise .

An adorable young fallow deer peers over its shoulder and is greeted by a cheeky jackdaw crow sitting on its back .