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<TEXT>Job losses in the Armed Forces - have been described as grotesque...

A report by committee of MPs has attacked the MoD's handling of the redundancies, and questioned whether the terms are "fair or appropriate"...as no civilians will be forced out of their jobs.

The Defence Secretary says their figures and understanding
about the process is simply wrong.
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<Slug>crims 8</Slug>
<TEXT>There's calls for young offenders to be educated - rather than put behind bars..

The Prison Reform Trust say many 18 to 24 year olds sleep their way through their sentences and reckon locking them up is the surest way to create the hardened criminals of tomorrow.
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<TEXT>What's gonna happen to housing, roads and leisure facilities in Christchurch and East Dorset is the topic of a public meeting tonight..

The 2 councils have got together to look at changes that need to be made over the next 15 years - and they want your opinion at the Christchurch civic offices tonight

East Dorset Council Leader Spencer Flower told us why the 2 councils joined up:

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<TEXT>Police say they're worried about a 23 year old Afghan man who's gone missing from his home in Bournemouth..

Rohallah Madadi's not been seen since December the 28th when he disappeared from Winton with 150 pounds cash...without his medication.
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<TEXT>Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has spent a second night in hospital.

The heavily pregnant actress has been under the observation of doctors since admitting herself on Monday.
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<TEXT>In sport, Andy Murray's booked his place in the semi finals of the Australian Open tennis, with a straight sets win over 
Kai Nish - e - cory

Meanwhile Cardiff have reached the Carling Cup Final at Wembley after beating Crystal Palace on penalties.
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