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<Slug>strikes 8</Slug>
<TEXT>Schools across North Somerset are re-opening this morning and transport services are getting back to normal after yesterday's public sector strikes.

Talks will also resume between unions and the government over pensions.
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<Slug>DRINKDRIV2</Slug>
<TEXT>As the countdown to Christmas starts - so does Avon and Somerset police's annual crackdown on drink driving...

This year they're asking us to report friends and family who get behind the wheel drunk:

Extra patrols will be also be carried out on our roads so don't be surprised if you're pulled over for a roadside check either.

Chief Inspector John Holt says the number of offences has been cut every year since 2002:

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<Slug>dementia 8</Slug>
<TEXT>A new study claims two hours spent keeping the mind and body busy everyday can help to fight the advance of dementia.

The research from Germany says it can be as effective at as drug treatment.

The therapy was carried out in nursing homes and involved a series of everyday games, puzzles and tasks.
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<Slug>LIGHTS 2</Slug>
<TEXT>One of the stars of Only Fools and Horses will be doing the big Christmas Light switch on in Weston later..

John Challis - better known as Boycie - will flip the switch at the Italian Gardens at six P-M.

He's soon to appear as Alladin at the Playhouse.
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<Slug>swear 8</Slug>
<TEXT>And it seems swearing when you're in pain really does help.

Researchers from Keele University say they've found the use of naughty words increases our pain tolerance and heart rate compared to cleaner language.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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