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<TEXT>A family from Weston-Super-Mare have been desperately trying to bring their son
home from the UAE.

Joe Thompson has developed a sudden acute fear of flying.

He was supposed to return from Abu Dhabi earlier this month but hasn't been
able to board a plane.

Joe says it's an awful feeling that he just can't do anything about:

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<TEXT>Police are questioning a 17 year old about malicious tweets sent to Tom Daley.

The Team GB diver received abusive messages after he failed to win a medal at his Olympic event yesterday.

The teenager was arrested in Weymouth.

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Meanwhile, people in China have been reacting with fury on social networking sites after one of their swimmers was accused of cheating at London 2012.

16-year old Ye Shiwen denies the doping allegations and says her results come from hard work and training.
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<TEXT>Plans to introduce pay-and-display parking on Weston's town centre streets - and halve residents' permit costs - could get the green light today.

After a month-long public consultation, the amended proposals will go before North Somerset Council's executive later.

Lib Dem Councillor Mike Bell has called the move a 'stitch up' which will leave residents worse off - and 'kill town centre business' ... but the Council insists it will 'improve shoppers' access' and 'improve traffic flow'.
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<TEXT>A Portishead man and his mate who paddled down the River Avon in bathtubs - have raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Rob Knott and Ric Canham hope their unusual 17 mile challenge has also set a new world record after Rob did it in 13 hrs and 45 minutes.

They also raised more than £4,000 for the Alzheimer's Society and the Portishead Lifeboat Trust.
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