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SMUGGLERS are making a fortune trafficking the latest weird pet obsession — woodlice. 

They buy exotic variants of the critters from countries such as Vietnam and Thailand to sell to growing numbers of British fans. 

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The isopods, which come in many colours and have species nicknames such as Rubber Ducky and Panda King, can sell for up to £50 each. 

While buying and selling the invertebrates in the UK is legal, non-native and endangered species are often sourced unethically from abroad. 

Unscrupulous traders are shipping them into the country using plain packaging to evade export and import fees, and customs and import checks, The Sun has learnt.

An insider said: “Trading these insects is incredibly lucrative. 

“There are people in these groups who have told me that they used to sell cocaine but now they trade isopods because they make more money and way less risk.

“There are people who have bribed flight attendants to courier them into the country.

“They are smuggled like drugs.”

Legitimate sellers are calling for action on smuggling and a ban on selling isopods caught in the wild. 

Clare Goodwin, from Bugs and Beyond in Lincolnshire, said “Some species are under threat of extinction due to the pet trade destroying their home.” 

Defra said a licence was needed to import invertebrates while anyone caught releasing non-native species into the wild faced prosecution. 

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A TINY studio flat gives new meaning to the phrase, “if you want breakfast in bed, sleep in the kitchen”.

The flat advertised on Rightmove for £750 pcm has sent house hunters into a frenzy over peculiar set-up.

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The £750 pcm studio flat is a perfect for those who like a midnight snack[/caption]

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One user was concerned the fridge freezer would make for a restless night’s sleep[/caption]

The advert said it was: “The perfect property for a professional individual looking to live in a vibrant area.”

The apartment is in Salford, Greater Manchester, where most other studio flats go for more than £1000pcm.

But there is one catch – what the online listing called an “open-plan living room” is in fact a bed in the middle of the kitchen.

The description does not mention the odd sleeping arrangement, only that “the modern kitchen is equipped with a range of appliances”.

The listing said: “This outstanding property boasts a prime location, stylish furnishings and all the necessary conveniences for modern living.”

Online house-hunters have been left confused by the nature of the “modern kitchen”.

One user joked that the apartment would be well-suited to breakfast in bed and wrote: “I thought it must be London at first. Brings a whole new meaning to ‘breakfast in bed'”.

Another wrote: “My horse has a bigger stable than this, the rent is utter lunacy.”

Others users were concerned noise from the fridge freezer may lead to a disturbed sleep for the tenant.

“A lovely peaceful night’s sleep being serenaded by the Arctic wind impressions by the fridge/freezer,” said one post.

Another comment suggested the tenant would be able to perform all their household chores from the comfort of their own bed.

They said: “Love the description, as you enter the flat you will discover an open plan living space.

“What you mean is as you open your door you are greeted by a 6ft x 6ft room where you can do the washing, cooking and cleaning up all from the comfort of your bed.

“And the best part is there’s so little floor space you’ll only need a dust buster to hoover the carpet.”

If the renter desires more open space, the studio is “surrounded by nearby parks”.

The estate agents, Happy Homes UK Ltd., said: “Don’t miss our on the opportunity to make this studio your ideal home.”

East Manchester letting agents Happy Homes have been contacted for comment.

This small but mighty home in east London is also ideal for those looking for a cosy option.

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From the outside, the flat appears completely normal[/caption]

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THE Simpsons are heading back to the big screen nearly two decades after their first movie hit cinemas.

A brand-new film based on the long-running Fox animated series is scheduled to be released in July 2027. 

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It will be the first Simpsons feature since the 2007 movie, which came after more than 400 episodes of the series.

The news was confirmed by 20th Century Studios on Instagram, with a picture of Homer Simpson clutching a pink sprinkle donut in the shape of the number 2. 

The caption teased: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”

The 2007 movie received mixed reviews from critics but was embraced by fans, who had followed the show for more than 20 years by that point.

Speaking to Variety earlier this year, showrunner Matt Selman credited streaming platforms with keeping the series alive for new generations.

He said: “The streaming platforms have helped the series remain popular. 

“Now instead of the kids watching it on local TV in the afternoon, they can just watch it all, all the time, all day, all forever.”

No details of the new film’s plot have been revealed, but excitement is already building as Springfield prepares for its return to cinemas in 2027.

Fans quickly reacted to the announcement on Twitter/X, as one user wrote: “Bart kept his promise… The new ‘SIMPSONS’ movie is slated for July 23, 2027, filling the date vacated by a Marvel Studios movie. 

“The second Simpsons movie is Disney’s second animated feature aimed at older audiences.”

Another fan pointed out the timing of the release, referencing Bart’s classic chalkboard gag: “They kept their promise and did not wait 20 years to make a sequel. They took 19 years and 363 days.”

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A TRIPLE murder probe is under way after a mum, dad and their son were stabbed to death at their family home. The horror discovery was made when a friend called to the home at Drumgowna, near Tallanstown in Co Louth, ­this morning. The victims were named locally as Mark and Louise O’Connor, originally from...