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England's week in pictures

Xi Zhou (left) and Zhen Xing Yang

Newcastle University graduates Xi Zhou and boyfriend Zhen Xing Yang, both 25, were found murdered in a flat in the city on Sunday. They died after a "frenzied" knife attack.

Turtle

An endangered Chinese turtle small enough to fit inside a matchbox has been born at Bristol Zoo. The Chinese box turtle hatched three weeks ago, but is now ready to face the spotlight.

Barry the vulture

After 10 years of warming to people, Barry the American black vulture, from Kirkleatham Owl Centre, in Cleveland, has finally been paired up with a young female vulture, it emerged on Tuesday.

Girls play in fountain

Three girls played in the fountains outside the Hayward Gallery, in London's South Bank on Tuesday, as Londoners enjoyed the sunny weather.

Vicki Pollard pub sign

Landlord Peter Gower-Crane, from The Victoria in St Werburghs, Bristol, has swapped a sign showing Victoria Beckham for "Chav Queen" Vicky Pollard.

Colin Stagg

Colin Stagg, who was cleared of murdering Rachel Nickell 14 years ago, revealed this week he has been awarded £706,000 compensation.

Walthamstow Stadium sign. Photo Clark Ainsworth

Walthamstow greyhound track, visited by famous names including Winston Churchill and Brad Pitt, was holding its last ever races on Saturday before closing. The site will be redeveloped for homes.



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