Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

She was the 18th century celebrity who made men faint in awe of her beauty by her very presence .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

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 .

A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .