A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

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 .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .

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

Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

Recovering from a rare form of breast cancer, Deborah Barnett, 43, of Stoke-on-Trent, thought she'd made it through the worst, but she was betrayed by former colleague Sandra Ramsay, of Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent .

LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .