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<TEXT>The number of young people out of work is expected to reach one million today
when official figures are announced (0930).

It's thought unemployment will rise more in the 16 to 24 age group in
particular.

The government's tackling the problem by promising to cut red tape for
employers who want to take on apprentices.

Business Secretary Vince Cable says unemployed people shouldn't give up.

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<Slug>YOUTH 1</Slug>
<TEXT>Meanwhile - Youngsters packed out Westons council chamber last night - to protest against proposals to cut 600 thousand pounds from North Somerset's youth service...

Councillors were debating the plans - which also include getting rid of all 22 youth worker roles...and it's now going out to public consultation.

The council say they have to save millions of pounds from their budget - and that 90 percent of youth services aren't well used.
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<TEXT>Doctors believe smoking should be illegal in cars.

They say toxin levels in a vehicle where someone's lit up - are much higher than in smoky bars.

The British Medical Association says it should be banned - even if you're alone in the car.
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<Slug>MISSING 1</Slug>
<TEXT>Police say they're worried about a Weston woman who's been missing for nearly a week.

Jennifer Alder who's 28, was last seen at her home last Thursday afternoon...

Officers say it's completely out of character for her to just disappear...
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<TEXT>Glastonbury has been named the UK's best major festival.

The event - which this year featured headline slots from U2, Coldplay and Beyonce - triumphed at the UK Festival Awards in London last night.

Bestival was named the fan's favourite.
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