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. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
STANDING on its hind legs, a nosey polar bear presses its paws against the window of a truck and takes a peek at the tourist inside .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .