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<TEXT>Campaigners are in Bournemouth tonight - calling for a ban on what they call 'explicit' sex education in schools.

The group Safe at School says films being shown to children as young as 7...and they're holding a public meeting for mums and dads at the Durley Dean hotel from 7pm to get their thoughts.

Antonia Tulley heads the campaign:

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Bournemouth council say the law requires that sex education is taught in schools - but they do warn parents beforehand and offer to show them the material.

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<TEXT>Judges are being told the jail terms for burglaries during riots are being raised.

It means those involved in robberies of shops and homes during disorder will face longer in prison.
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<TEXT>Rent is now unaffordable in 55 per cent of local authorities, according to Shelter.

The charity says a steep rise in rent is forcing families to cut their spending on essentials like food and heating.
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<TEXT>Public consultations on proposed travellers sites have been agreed in Bournemouth and Poole.

In both towns a list has been put forward by independent planning consultants Bakers, to find permanent plots for travellers - as required by the government.

Poole Council says 'none of the sites provide an ideal solution' - and is asking local people to suggest alternatives.
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<TEXT>Half of colleges have seen a drop in student numbers with many blaming the fact they can't gte a grant...

The Association of Colleges has found financial pressures are stopping students from doing the course they want at the school they want.
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<TEXT>The Rugby Football Union has launched an investigation into the behaviour of England's players at the World Cup.

It follows a number of alleged incidents at the tournament in New Zealand.
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