A 20st mum-of-four who was dangerously obese has lost half her body weight after her son drew her as a BLOB at school .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .

A nine year old girl nearly lost her leg after doctors initially misdiagnosed her bone cancer as a pulled muscle .

At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .

An intrepid photographer travelled to the abandoned ghost town of Bodie in northern California to capture the historic buildings that are trapped in time .

THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .

Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006 .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .