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One in four households in Britain is now said to be so badly off that they're
officially suffering from fuel poverty.

It's because of rises in energy prices and the squeeze on household budgets.

Wales and the east of England are the hardest hit regions.

Tom Lyon from USwitch, which carried out the research, says it's not likely to
improve in the short term.

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<TEXT>North Somerset Council's rejoined an organisation which acts as a 'talking shop' for local authorities.

Membership to the Local Government Association will cost the council around forty thousand pounds a year - but they say they'll save more because funding for things like libraries is increasingly delivered through the LGA... and the association will act on their behalf to try and reclaim money lost in Icelandic bank Landsbanki.

It also means council members could be eligable for roles on boards of the LGA.
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<TEXT>The number of inspections of care homes in England has "significantly" fallen since a new watchdog came into force.

The National Audit Office says the Care Quality Commission isn't delivering value for money.
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<TEXT>People in North Somerset who have given up work to be a full-time carer could be missing out on benefits they're entitled to.

That's according to Crossroads Care this Carers Rights Day.

They're hosting an information day inside the main foyer of Weston General Hospital for anyone in that position to find out more - but if you can't make it you can call 01934 411855.
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<Slug>savage 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Strictly star Robbie Savage says his next dance will be dedicated to his football friend Gary Speed - who took his own life last week.

Robbie's tweeted that it's been difficult to concentrate on rehearsals with his head "all over the place."
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