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<TEXT>Crucial talks aimed at averting the biggest strike for decades are being held this morning.

Millions of workers are set to walkout on November 30th over public sector pensions.

There's speculation that the government will offer some small concessions during today's meeting.
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<TEXT>More and more people in North Somerset are struggling to afford to buy their own home.

That's according to a report by the National Housing Federation, out today - which warns of a 'broken housing market'.

Jenny Allen's from the Federation in the South West:

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<TEXT>Dr Conrad Murray has confirmed he will NOT give evidence at the trial into the death of Michael Jackson.

The final testimony has been given, with closing statements due to begin tomorrow.

Dr Murray denies involuntary manslaughter.
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<TEXT>Weston MP John Penrose says he's got in touch with the new Transport Secretary about problems with local train services.

He's written to Justine Greening - telling her he wants to ensure trains with more carriages during rush hours are retained when a new company takes on the region's services in 2013.
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<TEXT>Around 15 caravans at a holiday park have narrowly avoided falling into the sea after a sudden land fall.

The vans were left teetering along a cliff edge at Porthkerry Leisure Park in Barry last night.

No-one was injured.
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<TEXT>Hugh Grant's broken the surprise news that he's become a dad for the first time.

The 51-year-old says his baby girl was born after a relationship which lasted just a few weeks.
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