While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .

A middle-aged couple from Somerset have developed a rather unusual hobby to occupy their time: writing to killers on death row .

A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .

A teenage girl has grown back her entire face after being struck down by a rare skin disease .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .

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

FOR most restaurateurs, the phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is gospel .

A transgender woman has revealed how she was able to fund her transformation using £100K gifted to her by online admirers .