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<TEXT>We could be in for a series of strikes this winter - involving a million public workers.

Unions are expected to confirm plans later for teachers and civil servants to stage co-ordinated walkouts.
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<TEXT>A campaign group opposing cuts in North Somerset's hosting a public meeting today, in response to Council plans for saving forty-seven million pounds, discussed yesterday.

Weston Anti-Cuts Alliance say they want to ask residents how they'll be affected...as the council admits up to 280 jobs could go and public services be stripped down or outsourced.

A final budget decision won't be made until February, after a two-month public consultation.
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<TEXT>A new alcohol charity claims booze is available at "obscenely low" prices.

Alcohol Research UK says a gram of cocaine will cost around 40-pounds - while the equivalent amount of booze can be bought for just one pound.
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<TEXT>(from Norwich)

A leading charity says children are trapped in a "materialistic culture" which
is putting parents under pressure.

Unicef UK says many mums and dads lose out on family time - due to long
working hours - and compensate with gadgets and designer clothes.

Mum Carrie-Ann Risdale says she does spend alot of time with her two young
children - and says it's about priorities:

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<TEXT>Weston's Tropicana WILL be demolished if no suitable attraction can be found for the site by December.

After a meeting yesterday, North Somerset Council has decided to try one more round of market testing, to look for a 'deliverable scheme' to replace the derelict swimming pool.

A bunch of councillors will continue to meet up about it, and any bids will be reviewed in November.
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<TEXT>Amy Winehouse's family will officially launch the charity set up in her name today - on what would have been the star's 28th birthday.

The singer - who fought a public battle with drink and drugs - was found dead at her flat in north London in July
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<TEXT>Cheryl Cole has flown to Afghanistan to help boost the morale of those serving on the front line.

She's visiting Camp Bastion to mark 10 years of British operations in the country.
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