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<TITLE>nova 3 25/6</TITLE>
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<Slug>MURDER UD</Slug>
<TEXT>We now know the name of the 72 year old man who died after being stabbed in Bridgwater.

Michael Bithrey was killed last thursday morning following an incident in the Chilton Street area.

An 83 year old man's been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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<Slug>BIKER 1</Slug>
<TEXT>A biker's been killed in a collision with a car in a village near Weston.

It happened at 3.30 yesterday afternoon on Rectory Way in Lympsham.

Police say a 72 year old man's been arrested.
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<Slug>METAL 1</Slug>
<TEXT>Metal thieves in North Somerset are being targetted in a new police crackdown.

Anyone selling metal to a scrap yard will now have to provide ID and proof of their address..if they refuse they won't get any money for the goods.

It's the latest attempt by Avon and Somerset Police to combat metal theft after material was taken from churches, schools and local businesses.
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<Slug>026 BENEFITS CAMERON2</Slug>
<TEXT>The Prime Minister has outlined his vision for overhauling the welfare system.

Ideas include withdrawing housing benefit from under-25s and limits on the
additional benefit received by families with three or more children.

David Cameron wants to crack down on people taking advantage of the state,
eliminating the "culture of entitlement."

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<Slug>wet 3</Slug>
<TEXT>June is on target to be the wettest since 1860.

So far this month, 150 millimetres of rain has fallen across England and Wales when the average is 65 millimetres.

The current record stands at 157.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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