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<TEXT>Britain could face a series of strikes by more than a million public sector workers.

Union leaders at the TUC Annual Congress are meeting today to discuss industrial action.

Members are angry at planned changes to pensions.
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<TEXT>A campaign group opposing cuts in North Somerset's hosting a public meeting today, in response to Council plans for saving forty-seven million pounds, discussed yesterday.

Weston Anti-Cuts Alliance say they want to ask residents how they'll be affected...as the council admits up to 280 jobs could go and public services be stripped down or outsourced.

A final budget decision won't be made until February, after a two-month public consultation.
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<TEXT>A new alcohol charity claims booze is available at "obscenely low" prices - but
has found widespread opposition to minimum pricing.

Alcohol Research UK's funded a study which shows most people question whether
banning sales of cheap alcohol will stop excessive drinking.

Trustee Professor Sir Ian Gilmore says the public needs to be better informed.

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<TEXT>Weston's Tropicana WILL be demolished if no suitable attraction can be found for the site by December.

After a meeting yesterday, North Somerset Council has decided to try one more round of market testing, to look for a 'deliverable scheme' to replace the derelict swimming pool.

A bunch of councillors will continue to meet up about it, and any bids will be reviewed in November.
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<TEXT>Firefighters in London were battling fires every five minutes during the riots in August.

A report's found the capital's Fire Brigade attended at least 807 incidents over four days as looting and arson flared across the city.
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<TEXT>Amy Winehouse's family will officially launch the charity set up in her name today - on what would have been the star's 28th birthday.

The singer - who fought a public battle with drink and drugs - was found dead at her flat in north London in July
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<TEXT>Cheryl Cole has flown to Afghanistan to help boost the morale of those serving on the front line.

She's visiting Camp Bastion to mark 10 years of British operations in the country.
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