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<TEXT>Paramedics across the country are preparing for the biggest party night of the festive season.

It's expected to be the busiest evening for crews...with loads of Christmas parties planned...

Athar Kahn is from the Ambulance Service.

He's been giving his tips for staying safe for your night on the town:

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Athar Kahn is Operations Manager for the London Ambulance Service.

He's been giving his tips for staying safe for your night on the town:

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<TEXT>Many areas are being warned to prepare for travel disruption this morning.

The Met office says snow will spread across parts of Wales and the Midlands - before moving into central southern England.
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<TEXT>The Police watchdog has praised the Avon and Somerset force for its handling of complaints.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission says they were over thirty days quicker than the national average at finalising complaints - and dealt with 42 percent locally.

But they faced an eleven percent rise in allegations this year - with 30 percent of the total upheld.
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<TEXT>Two car dealers from Weston have been given suspended jail sentences for reducing the mileage on vehicles they sold.

Nathan Sutton, who's 40 and from Park Place, and 48 year old Stephen Keeley from Uphill - admitted 'clocking' nineteen cars, bringing the mileages down by a total of one and a half million miles.

Trading Standards started an investigation after two customers complained.
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<TEXT>After weeks of strutting his stuff on the Strictly floor, Harry Judd says he's still clueless when it comes to dancing.

The McFly star is favourite to win the final on Saturday.

He's up against Jason Donovan and Chelsee Healey.
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