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<TEXT>More than 500 police officers from Avon and Somerset will join thousands of others to march through London today against proposed budget cuts.

Only off-duty officers will be present on the walk as the force is banned from striking by law.

The local Police Federation says it will impact on frontline services and therefore public safety.

Here's Chairman Kevin Phillips:

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<TEXT>Up to 400-thousand public sector workers could be taking strike action today in a row over their pensions.

Six unions are taking coordinated action, which might disrupt the running of courts, job centres and airports.
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<TEXT>Same-sex couples should be able to marry according to Barack Obama.

His announcement makes him the FIRST US president to back gay marriage.

Mitt Romney - the Republican candidate who's set to challange Mr Obama for the White House in November - has said he is against the idea.
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<TEXT>Actor Sean Bean's been arrested on suspicion of harassing his ex-wife.

Scotland Yard says the 53-year-old's been bailed pending further inquiries.

It's reported they're looking into claims he sent abusive texts to actress Georgina Sutcliffe.
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<TEXT>Johnny Depp's described his new movie as a "passion project".

Gothic comedy 'Dark Shadows' had it's European premiere in London last night.
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<TEXT>and even more big name acts have been confirmed for this summers T4 on the Beach at Weston..

The Wanted, Marina and the Diamonds and Maverick Sabre will join the likes of Tulisa and Professor Green for the gig - which celebrates it's 10th anniversary on Sunday July the 1st.
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