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'So stupid it's beyond belief' - Harry Redknapp reacts to Southampton Spygate

Saints have been thrown out of the play-offs after admitting they spied on three clubs during the Championship season.

A man wearing black rides on a moped inside a convenience store. He is seen through the entrance doors as he rides towards them. A stack of baskets and a security guard can be seen.

Moped riding in shop is not a surprise on 'forgotten estate'

Residents of a Grimsby estate blame anti-social behaviour on a lack of facilities for young people.

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Lincolnshire

Neighbours want 'red monstrosity' toned down

Residents want a red self-storage unit that towers over their gardens repainted.

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Beds, Herts & Bucks

Scuttle the tortoise home after eight-month wander

The roving reptile was discovered in a field near its home in Cornwall, safe and well.

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Cornwall

Custody image of Roksana Lecka. She is looking directly at the camera wearing a woollen type cardigan.

Abusive nursery worker's deportation 'horrendous'

Roksana Lecka served 14 months of an eight-year sentence before she was deported to Poland.

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London

Michelle holds a small printed photograph with both hands. She is wearing a loose, long-sleeved top in a muted blue tone. The sleeves have gathered cuffs, and the fabric appears soft and casual. On her fingers, several rings are visible, including a band on one finger and another ring with a darker stone on a different finger. She is holding a small rectangular photograph at chest level. The photograph shows her mother sitting on a bench in sunlight, wearing a light blue outfit, with a building and grassy area in the background.

'My mother died without dignity in A&E'

Patients say people are left without dignity amid unhygienic conditions and equipment shortages.

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South Yorkshire

Black and yellow tape reads "DO NOT CROSS - HAZARD

Why batteries in our bins are a burning issue

One contractor says rising costs associated with the fires could be passed on to taxpayers.

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England

A police mugshot of Alina Burns, wearing a black hooded jacket and a grey T-shirt. She has blue eyes and her blonde hair is closely shaven. She is standing against a light grey background, looking at the camera with a blank expression.

Axe attack sparks review of counter-terror process

Terrorism police admit it was a mistake to let a local force deal with the far-right teenager.

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British couple on new hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say

Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have each spent several days refusing food, their family says.

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Adverts for DNA self-swab kits for sex attack victims banned as misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Lisa-Marie is in front of an enclosure, we can only see the side of her face. She is wearing something denim. A monkey is standing on her shoulder looking into the camera. It has black fur with white ears.

'I would do anything to keep my monkeys amid licence changes'

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs says primates need zoo-level standards.

A black and white archive image of Oscar Wilde as a student. He is wearing a black bowler hat and suit.

Unseen photo of Oscar Wilde as a student discovered

The image shows the Irish literary giant during his time at the University of Oxford.

Stories to make you smile

A floral installation depicts an astronaut figure facing a large model of the Moon, set among pastel-coloured flowers on a wet pavement in an outdoor urban space.

Giant moon and UFO take over Chelsea streets

London's largest free flower festival returns to Chelsea with a cosmic "Out of this World" theme.

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Rose created to celebrate 20 years of The One Show

The firm that grew it says the flower also represents the very best of British rose breeding.

A woman with blonde long hair and a blue raincoat. Behind her is a large stone well surrounded by a huge floral display. The display includes an image of Jesus made from petals and natural materials. The words "I stand by the door and knock" are included in the design. On the columns of the design are images of Winnie the Pooh and other characters.

'I've dressed Peak District wells for 40 years'

Wendy Greatorex dressed her first well in Tissington, Derbyshire, at the age of nineteen.

Features & Analysis

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'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'

One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.

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HS2 delays and costs a 'bitter pill to swallow'

The project could now cost up to £102.7bn, while the top speed of trains will also be reduced.

Mel Raeburn, a woman with long blonde hair and wearing a white and black top, sits in a bar with her hands clasped together on the table.

'Hearing my song on John Lewis advert was surreal'

Mel Raeburn says featuring on the 2024 John Lewis Christmas advert was a "great stepping stone".

Jack Gorbert pictured wearing a Hull City shirt and a green baseball cap. There is an expanse of water in the background.

'I'd probably sell a kidney' to be at Championship final'

Overseas fans say nothing will stop them from making the trip to support their team at Wembley.

A long queue of people in lots of different coloured raincoats and holding several umbrellas. They are standing in a field with hills in the background. At the top of the hill is the Penshaw Monument which was built in the style of an ancient Greek temple.

Everything you need to know for Radio 1's Big Weekend

The festival is just days away... here is a guide on who is performing as well as travel tips.

Sport

A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion

Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three league rivals this season.

Emery eyes fifth Europa crown but denies being 'king' of competition

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.

The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation

Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup begins.

Arsenal players happy and celebrating in football kit lifting a trophy above their heads

Boats, fire and a TikTok song - inside Arsenal's title win

The inside story of how Mikel Arteta turned Arsenal from 'nearly men' into Premier League winners.

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Kathleen Dabbs has long dark hair parted on her head. She has black-framed glasses on and a purple and black top on. She is on a sofa surrounded by lots of colourful blankets.

Appeal for volunteers to knit hospital blankets

A knitting group based in Fenland wants more volunteers.

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A Middlesbrough fan in the stands celebrates following the Sky Bet Championship match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield in february. He is holding a red and white scarf with Boro written across it and the club's crest. He is surrounded by other smiling and clapping fans.

'It's a dream': Boro fans gear up for Wembley

Middlesbrough fans say they are in a dream, but the Saints are appealing the decision.

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Car driver dies in crash with two vans

The 33-year-old male driver of a BMW, from the Okehampton area, died at the scene, said police.

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Mohamed Belloumi and Oliver McBurnie of Hull City celebrate at full time following the team's victory in the Championship play off semi-final second leg match against Millwall. They are joined by other players and all are wearing orange football shirts.

Hull City play-off final kick-off time changed

The Tigers are due to face Middlesbrough in the final at Wembley for a place in the Premier League.

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A hedgehog is lying on a white cover, with soil around it. Its eyes are open.

Schoolgirls attack hedgehog in play park

Witnesses reported seeing the girls throwing the animal down a slide and up in the air, a charity says.

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Axe attack sparks review of counter-terror process

Terrorism police admit it was a mistake to let a local force deal with the far-right teenager.

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Two men are standing on scaffolding looking at a wall made of block. The older man is sawing a piece of wood while the younger one is watching and holding a long piece of timber. They are both wearing tool belts.

Construction courses backed by government scheme

The government announces more than £5m for courses and apprenticeships in the South West.

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James Southey looking and smiling at the camera with his small dog stood on a wall.

Man died after tree fell on caravan during storm

James Southey, 50, died from suffocation after his static caravan in Cornwall was struck.

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A black steam locomotive which has steam coming out of the red and white striped funnel at the front of the machine and steam blowing along its base is running along tracks with trees behind it. A man can be seen leaning on the window in its cab and behind it is a blue and cream carriage.

Heritage railway starts reserve fund as costs soar

Ticket sales do not cover running costs, with the price of steam coal now reaching £3.50 a shovel.

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