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<TEXT>Britain could face a series of strikes by more than a million public sector workers.

Union leaders at the TUC Annual Congress are meeting today to discuss industrial action.

Members are angry at planned changes to pensions.
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<Slug>CUTS 2</Slug>
<TEXT>A big public meeting's been held today by a group against the proposed budget savings at North Somerset Council.

Up to 280 jobs could go and public services be stripped down or outsourced as they try and save forty-seven million pounds.

Weston Anti-Cuts Alliance say they want to ask residents how they'll be affected...A final budget decision won't be made until February, after a two-month public consultation.
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<TEXT>The head of a new charity is warning that alcohol is available at "obscenely low" prices.

Professor Sir Ian Gilmore from Alcohol Research UK wants a minimum price of 50 pence for each unit of alcohol.

It would mean a bottle of wine would set you back five pounds...
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<Slug>026 CHILDREN TIESSEN</Slug>
<TEXT>Parents are showering their children with toys and designer labels - instead of
spending quality time with them.

That's according to a UN report which says mums and dads are losing out, due
in part to long working hours, and feel under pressure to buy more.

Deputy Executive Director of Unicef UK, is Anita Tiessen (Pron: Tee-son).

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<TEXT>We now know Weston's Tropicana WILL be demolished if no suitable attraction can be found for the site by the end of the year...

After a meeting yesterday, North Somerset Council has decided to try one more time to look for a 'deliverable scheme' to replace the derelict swimming pool.

Any bids will be reviewed in November.
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<TEXT>Cheryl Cole has flown to Afghanistan to help boost the morale of those serving on the front line.

She's visiting Camp Bastion to mark 10 years of British operations in the country.
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