Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .

LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .

Housands of cushions handmade as gifts for Olympics athletes may go to waste after London 2012 KNITWITS stitched up volunteers by refusing to allow them to hand them out .

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

A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .

Gabrielle Dale, 26, was subjected to seven years of coercive control and physical abuse at the hands of her violent boyfriend Sean Owen, 29 .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .

VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .

A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .

Meet the real life anime girl who looks like a living cartoon character despite never going under the knife .