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<TEXT>One of the four miners trapped underground in a flooded mine in south Wales has been found dead.

Divers launched a rescue operation last night at the site in the Swansea Valley, but were forced to turn back because of a blockage in the tunnel.

Fire crews say the body of a miner - who's not been identified - has been discovered in a different area from the remaining men.
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<TEXT>Chris Margetts, from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, says it's a very
delicate and sensitive operation:

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<TEXT>Nearly half of parents think teachers should be able to use the cane or the slipper to punish children for bad behaviour.

According to a survey by the Times newspaper, one in five children are also in favour of corporal punishment being brought back to the classroom.
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<TEXT>There should be fewer Councillors in North Somerset.

That's the conclusion of the Council itself, who have been looking at whether sixty-one wards are still needed.

A reduction forms part of plans to cut forty-seven million pounds from the budget, but it can't be before 2015, when the next elections are due.
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<TEXT>Visitors to Burnham beach are being reassured that a mystery brown substance that's washed up on the sand is harmless.

The Environment Agency says it's not sewage or pollution - but a type of algae.
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<TEXT>The voices of David Tennant, Rupert Grint and Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent are to feature in Postman Pat the movie.

To mark the character's 30th birthday, a film's planned for release in 2013. 

The 3D digital animation called 'You Know You're The One', will see Pat enter an X Factor-style talent show and become an overnight sensation.
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