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<Slug>014 MILITARY SHELTON</Slug>
<TEXT>Soldiers wounded in Afghanistan may not get the support they need when they
return to civilian life. 
 
That's the conclusion of MPs on the Defence Committee, who fear current
resourcing won't be able to cope with the increased number of injured troops
coming back to the UK.

27 year old Aron Shelton lost a leg to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan three
years ago. 

His injuries are so bad his other leg will need to be amputated before he's
40.

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<Slug>wev 7</Slug>
<TEXT>More storms are forecast for many parts of the UK later - with Wales and central England set to get some snow overnight...

The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings of icy conditions today..
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<TEXT>A handful of taxis have been taken out of service in Weston after failing safety checks.

The 3 vehicles were found to have light or tyre defects.

The police and North Somerset Council have carried out the checks - stopping nineteen vehicles, with six others given warnings.
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<TEXT>Bus services in North Somerset are going to change - but the council say they've won't pull popular routes from rural areas.

They've been consulting with local people on which sevices are most used - as they look to cut back on the 1.1 million pounds a year it spends on it.

Instead the council say they'll be looking for cheaper alternatives...and are inviting operators to submit their offers..
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<TEXT>Owners of dangerously out-of-control dogs which harm others in public could - face up to two years in jail under new guidelines for judges.

The Sentencing Council says its proposals are to ensure irresponsible owners who put people at risk are banned from keeping the animals.
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<TEXT>Michael Jackson's daughter has revealed that she's planning a career in showbiz.

In her first ever interview, 13 year old Paris said seeing her father in the film Moonwalker inspired her to follow in his footsteps.
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