THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear. Stunts include jumping from bridges and being piggy-backed off the edge of a cliff to donning a wing-suit and gliding for hundreds of feet at speeds of up to 80-miles-per-hour before releasing his parachute. These incredible photographs show base-jumper Lonnie Bissonnette, 48, enjoying his passion to the fullest – despite being unable to walk or use his left arm.
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A loving daughter has set up a Facebook page in a desperate plea to strangers, to donate a kidney to her dying mum .
Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Working at a height of 36,000ft, pilots may have the best view in the world .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
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 .