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<TEXT>I'm Cathryn Pugh

A cage fighting event featuring children as young as eight has created a storm of controversy.

Videos online show kids grappling in front of a paying crowd at a club in Lancashire.

The British Cage Fighting Association says it's "disgusting"...but Trainer Andy Whiteside can't understand what all the fuss is about.

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<TEXT>A Nailsea headteacher says a 6 foot high security fence around his school is necessary to keep pupils and staff safe...

Governors have backed the plans at Golden Valley primary school, and letters have gone out to parents to get their views..

Head Kevin Lynch says ninety percent of the school boundary is open to the public, and dog litter, used condoms and evidence of drug taking have all been found on the playing fields.
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<TEXT>More than 60 hospitals are "on the brink of financial collapse", according to the Health Secretary.

Andrew Lansley says he's been contacted by 22 NHS trusts which are at risk because of the spiralling cost of PFI contracts.
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<TEXT>David Cameron says there are ten things Britain's 'Great' at doing - and he wants the whole world to know about them.

He's launching his 'Great' campaign in New York - promoting Britain as a place to visit and do business.
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<TEXT>Nearly two thousand people in Somerset have been caught watching TV without a licence so far this year.

TV Licensing have released the stats for January to August, as well as some of the most outrageous excuses from across the country.

They include dropping a Payment Card in the toaster, having the post stolen by a two-year old, and being allergic to the sun.
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