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00:28 GMT, Saturday, 16 August 2008 01:28 UK

England's week in pictures

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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 Stadium sign. Photo Clark Ainsworth

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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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