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<TEXT>The trial of Michael Jackson's doctor will begin in Los Angeles later.

Conrad Murray's accused of involuntary manslaughter after the singer died from an overdose of a powerful anaesthetic - he denies the charges.

Lawyer Lou Shapiro says the jury faces a tough test to ignore the singer's high profile.
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<TEXT>More than two years after Michael Jackson's death, the singer's former
physician, Dr Conrad Murray, is to stand trial.

Opening arguments are scheduled to start in Los Angeles later today.

Jackson died from an overdose of the powerful anaesthetic, propofol - but Dr
Murray denies involuntary manslaughter.

Lawyer Lou Shapiro says the jury faces a tough test to ignore the singer's
high profile.

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<TEXT>Cannabis - worth almost 9 hundred thousand pounds - has been seized by Avon and Somerset police in just 7 days...

Officers have also found cash and other drugs during raids at a number of properties....

Fifteen people have been arrested
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<TEXT>It's claimed terminally ill cancer patients shouldn't necessarily be given drugs which could extend their lives.

A group of doctors is warning it costs the NHS too much money, and only gives patients false hope.
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<TEXT>Avon Fire and Rescue's considering installing aeroplane-style black boxes in it's fire engines, because of a high accident rate.

Drivers at the Service have had more than three hundred crashes in the last three years - though most were minor bumps.

A spokesperson says many occur on the way back from emergency calls, especially down narrow roads and tracks.
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<TEXT>Alex Jones has revealed that she's been plagued by nightmares about appearing naked on Strictly Come Dancing.

The One Show host says that her bad dreams have left her exhausted.

She's also dismissed talk about rivalry between the women on the show, saying the girls are particularly close.
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