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<Slug>BARRAGE 1</Slug>
<TEXT>There are new plans to build a multi-billion pound barrage across the Severn Estuary between Cardiff and Weston, capable of generating 5 percent of Britain's electricity needs.

Ministers have previously rejected using taxpayer's cash, but now private money's being sought instead.

The barrage would harness tidal power to create the energy.
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<Slug>exams 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Teachers have been caught on camera getting seminars from examiners on how to improve their students GCSE results.

They pay around 200 pounds a day for advice on future questions and the exact wording pupils should use to get better marks.

The Daily Telegraph recorded the secret footage:

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<Slug>011 EXAMS EXAMINER</Slug>
<TEXT>A newspaper claims to have discovered evidence that examiners are giving
teachers secret help on how to improve students' results.

They pay about 200 pounds a day to go to the seminars.

Advice is given on future GCSE and A-Level questions and the exact wording
pupils should use to get better marks.

The Daily Telegraph has secret footage of the sessions taking place:

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<Slug>TORCH 1</Slug>
<TEXT>The first group of torchbearers who will carry the Olympic flame at next year's games are to be unveiled to the public today.

The torch will travel through 5 communities in North Somerset on it's way to London...

Altogether 8 thousand people will carry the flame.
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<Slug>ash 7</Slug>
<TEXT>After that big ash cloud from iceland caused flights to be grounded last year - EasyJet says it's successfully trialled new technology that will allow it to fly through them.

It uses infra-red cameras to detect ash that can damage planes...so they can avoid it.

More volcanic eruptions are expected soon - which could disrupt flights again.
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<Slug>x fact 7</Slug>
<TEXT>The X Factor finalists are apparently going to duet with their mentors this weekend.

Amelia Lily, Little Mix and Marcus will take to the stage with Kelly, Tulisa and Gary. 

Other acts confirmed to appear during the final are Coldplay, Westlife and Michael Buble.
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