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 .

WELCOME to the Hidden Beach - the world's most idyllic BOMB SITE .

PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .

CRAZY BEARDS come into their GROWN when they've been twisted and waxed into shape .

Forget One Direction and Cheryl Cole, a new calendar is celebrating Britain's real heroes - the nation's most inspiring mums .

PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .

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 .

Puckering up for a kiss, an affectionate pair of owls share a smooch for Valentine's Day .

GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .

A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .

WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .

MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .