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<TEXT>Looks like the government's going ahead with plans to strip cigarette packets of all of their branding..

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says the coalition's public consultation on plain packaging will launch on Monday.
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<TEXT>Campaigners have accused EDF Energy of destroying historic farm buildings and blocking footpaths - as they prepare Hinkley Point for a new nuclear reactor.

They've been allowed to start work even though planning permission's not been granted for the plant yet but the Stop Hinkley group reckons they should 'morally hold back'.

EDF says its working within the constraints of planning law though.
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<TEXT>(Corrects typo in second par, apols)

A new drug driving offence is expected to be announced in next month's Queen's
speech. 

The legislation would mean tougher sentences for those found to be under the
influence when behind the wheel. 

Lillian Groves was only 14 when she was killed outside her home by a speeding
driver who'd taken drugs 

Her mum Natasha says she will never forget that night:

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<TEXT>Various health and social care organisations in North Somerset could be streamlined to provide better value for money.

The Council says plans are being developed for services -currently at places including Weston General Hospital and doctors surgeries - to be carried out by a new integrated organisation by April 2013.

It would be subject to further detailed work and a consultation.
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<Slug>boom 8</Slug>
<TEXT>A huge bang - heard and felt across large parts of central England, including Bath last night - has been confirmed by the Ministry of Defence as two RAF jets breaking the sound barrier.

The Typhoons were scrambled after a small aircraft accidentally began transmitting on an emergency frequency.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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