AN expectant mum suffered crippling contractions lasting a gruelling two months, due to complications from a rare condition .

A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .

A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .

A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .

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* .

THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .

A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .

THIS UNUSUAL collaboration between a mother and her two-year-old daughter makes for some stunning works of art .

A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .