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Tim Dowling: our fantastic Mr Fox may have done us a favour

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Female muntjac given nickname of ‘lucky’ Lucy after being freed from department store’s moving staircase

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Czech police find stolen skull of medieval saint encased in concrete

Man arrested after admitting to taking relic from church and planning to throw it in river, say police

Jess Cartner-Morley’s 52 women’s summer wardrobe updates for under £100

Whether it’s sandals comfy enough for walking, linen trousers or timeless sunnies, the secret to great summer style is all about keeping things simple

Blackout protests and a butterfly boom: photos of the day

The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world

Week in wildlife: super-rare bongos, ducks on parade and Marmalade the Thames seal

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

Britons to vote in inaugural contest to find nation’s favourite butterfly

Butterfly Conservation poll is open until 7 June with choice of 60 species from small tortoiseshells to purple emperors

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