Yorkshire goes bike crazy with more than 1million people lining the streets for the opening stage of the historic race (even William, Kate and Harry couldn't keep away)

ore than one million cycling fans are lining the streets of Yorkshire for the historic opening stage of the Tour de France, which has been officially started by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. For just the second time in history, the race started in Britain with the 198 riders lining up in the centre of Leeds for the Grand Depart. The city was packed with spectators for the opening stage, which sees the cyclists embark on a 120 mile route through the Yorkshire Dales to the spa town of Harrogate. Prince William, Kate and Harry were at the starting line at Harewood House in Leeds to officially start this year's Tour de France The Duchess of Cambridge was given the honour of cutting the ribbon, which symbolises that the Tour de France is...

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BREAKING NEWS: Scandal-hit King Juan Carlos of Spain to abdicate and hand crown to son Felipe - whose ex-TV newsreader wife is now set to become the world's most glamorous queen

King Juan Carlos of Spain is to abdicate after more than 40 years on the throne, handing the crown to his son, Crown Prince Felipe, the country's prime minister has revealed. The 76-year-old oversaw his country's transition from dictatorship to democracy but has had repeated health problems in recent years and seen his popularity nosedive in the face of a string of corruption scandals and gaffes. His popularity also dipped following royal scandals, including an elephant-shooting trip he took in the middle of Spain's financial crisis that tarnished the monarch's image. He is the second European monarch to abdicate in just over a year after Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands handed the throne to her son Prince Willem-Alexander after 33 years in April last year. Unpopular:...

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Mario Mandzukic, Karim Benzema, Cesc Fabregas and the other stars Wenger hopes to help Arsenal win Premier League

His future secured by a new three-year contract worth £8m a season and his transfer coffers boosted by £100m, Arsene Wenger will now begin the process of building another successful Arsenal side. The Frenchman, who will complete two decades in charge of the north London club if he sees out his new contract, has already drawn up a shortlist of summer targets. Wenger sees this month’s FA Cup triumph as only the beginning and the club’s hierarchy have backed him to build another all-conquering Arsenal side. He will prioritise three key areas to strengthen - right-back, central midfield and up front - and here’s our lowdown on the potential recruits. Ready to splash the cash? Arsene Wenger has plenty of money to play with at Arsenal this summer Calum...

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Lampard would have 'no regrets' if his Chelsea career ends this summer

Frank Lampard is preparing himself to leave Chelsea, even if Jose Mourinho wants to keep the midfielder. The 35-year-old's future remains uncertain and he could end a 13-year association with the club. If he does end up departing, Lampard insists he will have no regrets. Uncertain future: Frank Lampard (right) is unsure what will happen when his Chelsea deal expires Legend: Lampard has smashed 211 goals during his time at Chelsea since a move from West Ham 'I don’t know if I’ll be at Chelsea next season,' Lampard told Red magazine. 'I’d like to carry on for two or three more years but it would be good to end on a high. 'So if that means it all ends tomorrow, I wouldn’t have any regrets.' The former West Ham midfielder will be used sparingly...

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Aguero would 'love to go to Barcelona', says City star's father as Spanish giants 'make £31m bid'

Sergio Aguero's father has revealed that the Manchester City striker 'would love to go to Barcelona' amid Spanish media reports that the Catalans have launched a £31million bid. Barcelona hope to tie up a deal for the 47-cap Argentina international and know that their opening offer is likely to be rebuffed outright by City. But new Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is a keen admirer of Aguero and he will insist that the Catalans return with a higher bid if a deal could potentially be struck, according to Spanish website Sport. Passion: Sergio Aguero's father claims he would 'love' to go to Barcelona amid reports of a £31m bid Keen: New Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is an admirer of Aguero and is driving the Catalans' bid Aguero, ...

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Aguero would 'love to go to Barcelona', says City star's father as Spanish giants 'make £31m bid'

Sergio Aguero's father has revealed that the Manchester City striker 'would love to go to Barcelona' amid Spanish media reports that the Catalans have launched a £31million bid. Barcelona hope to tie up a deal for the 47-cap Argentina international and know that their opening offer is likely to be rebuffed outright by City. But new Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is a keen admirer of Aguero and he will insist that the Catalans return with a higher bid if a deal could potentially be struck, according to Spanish website Sport. Passion: Sergio Aguero's father claims he would 'love' to go to Barcelona amid reports of a £31m bid Keen: New Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique is an admirer of Aguero and is driving the Catalans' bid Aguero, ...

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Body found in hunt for missing nurse Rui Li who was last seen driving her Porsche away from Poole hospital eight days ago

Detectives investigating the disappearance of a nurse a week ago have discovered a body. Rui Li, 44, was last seen leaving Poole Hospital in Dorset, last Friday and was reported missing to police by her family four days later. The body, which police 'strongly believe' to be that of the nurse, was discovered in the boot of a silver Fiat Punto in Bournemouth, Dorset. On Wednesday, police arrested a 60-year-old Bournemouth man on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody after detectives were granted further time to question him. A 26-year-old Bournemouth man, who is also known to Ms Li, has also been arrested on suspicion of murdering the nurse. Forensic experts have examined three addresses at Burnham Drive, Wolverton Road and St Clement’s Road, all in Boscombe, Dorset. Ms...

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Is this Britain's vainest person? Barman who wants to look like ‘the perfect man’ gets £5,000 nose job on the NHS

A man who says he is seeking a celebrity lifestyle has been given a nose job by the NHS while it  refuses to fund the cancer treatment of a five-year-old girl who lives nearby. Sam Barton, 22, has boasted about how easy it was to get the £5,000 procedure and admits he only wanted it so he could look like ‘the perfect man’. The operation was paid for by NHS Birmingham CrossCity Clinical Commissioning Group. Five-year-old cancer victim Kelli Smith has been told her treatment won’t be paid for. Britain's vainest man: Sam Barton, 22 from Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, was given a £5,000 nose job on the NHS as part of his bid to become 'the perfect man' She has suffered from neuroblastoma, an aggressive and often deadly form of childhood cancer, and has already had...

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