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<TEXT>Gangs and guns will be targeted in a new Government crackdown following the
summer's disturbances.

The Home Secretary will reveal new measures to tackle inner-city crime later
today. 

One proposal could see gang members who trade in guns facing a life sentence.

Councils, schools and hospitals are being urged to do more to help prevent
violence.

James Cook works at Pedro's Boxing Club in east London - he doesn't have much
faith in politicians.

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<TEXT>The Attorney General is considering whether to take action over a tweet about the sex life of Joanna Yeates's murderer.

The blogger - who was arrested last week- is alleged have to ignored a reporting ban on Vincent Tabak's interest in strangulation sex during his trial.

Tabak was jailed for at least 20- years for strangling his next-door neighbour.
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<TEXT>35-thousand people across Britain face the prospect of losing their home between now and Christmas day, according to a homelessness charity.

Shelter claims that every two minutes someone in Britain will receive a letter threatening their home will be repossessed.
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<TEXT>Plans are being put together for temporary refuse and recycling centres to be set up in North Somerset this winter - in case bad weather prevents dustbin lorries getting round.

Sites would be created in Weston, Worle, Congresbury and Yatton.

Snow and ice last December and January left wheelie bins overflowing as waste collections were disrupted for six weeks - but the council says they're confident that won't happen again.
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<TEXT>A new skiing attraction in Weston will create almost a thousand new jobs in the area, according to its developers.

The fifty million pound Leisuredome UK project for the old RAF Locking site was granted planning permission last month.

As well as Britain's longest indoor ski slope, the plans also include a climbing wall, BMX and skateboard park, children's play area and a gym.
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