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<TEXT>David Beckham is the latest high profile name to criticise the FIFA President for his comments on racism.

Sepp Blatter says racist abuse between football players should be sorted out with a handshake.

Beckham says the issue is being tackled but more needs to be done.

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<TEXT>David Beckham says racism is still a problem in football and society.

The former England captain has responded to comments made by the president of
football's world governing body on the subject.

Sepp Blatter believes on-pitch incidents of abuse that occur during a game
should be settled with a handshake.

Beckham says the issue is being tackled but more needs to be done.

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<TEXT>Tests have been carried out on temporary flood defences installed along the damaged river wall in Bridgwater.

A flood caused the wall at West Quay to partially collapse, forming a large hole...and putting nearby properties at risk...

Coastal engineers say they're confident the defence will hold until after the high spring tide at the end of the month...
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<TEXT>We'll find out later if another major union will take part in a planned walkout over pensions.

We're waiting to hear what the result of the strike ballot at the NASUWT was...

If approved, they could join the day of industrial action in 12 days time.
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<TEXT>GPs still prescribe antibiotics to 97 per cent of patients who ask for it - despite increasing resistance to the drugs.

According to a study by the Health Protection Agency, almost half of people with a cough or cold expect to be given antibiotics.
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<TEXT>Sinitta was reportedly offered double her 'I'm A Celeb' fee by Simon Cowell NOT to go in the jungle. 

The Mirror suggests the X Factor supremo offered her 140 thousand pounds not to do the show.
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