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<TEXT>A Scout Leader from Burnham - who was found guilty of 33 child sex offences - will be sentenced later...

David Burland who's 54 and from Ramsay Way was convicted of abusing 3 young boys and a girl over a 23 year period...last Friday.

He'll be sentenced today at Taunton Crown Court.
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<TEXT>Drivers are being warned ice could be a problem on the roads this morning - as forecasters warn the freezing conditions will last into the weekend.

There's been several centimetres of snow in some places overnight.
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<TEXT>There's going to be more help available for girls in gangs.

The government's setting up a support network of Young People's Advocates to
warn schoolgirls of the risks of rape and sexual abuse. 

Former girl gang member, Isha (PRON: Eye-Sha) Nembhard says it's tough for
female members.

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<TEXT>New research claims the chances of a serious car crash almost double if a driver's smoked cannabis.

Scientists have found that getting behind the wheel within 3 hours of taking the drug significantly increases the risk of a deadly accident.
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<TEXT>Police in Weston are trying to find the owners of a bundle of jewellery found beneath a hedge.

It was discovered in the lay-by at Bleadon on Monday - and contains chains, pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets - as well as a small photograph of a man.

It's thought it may have been there for some time.
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<Slug>gaga 9</Slug>
<TEXT>Lady Gaga has been talking about her battle with bullimia - and how winning it saved her voice.

The pop star's told a young women's conference in California - that she threw up so much, the stomach acid was affecting her vocal chords.

She's urging teenagers to seek help before it's too late.
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