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<Slug>riots 7</Slug>
<TEXT>There's a call for rapid improvement in police training to combat public disorder.

A report into the August riots says violence and looting flared because people perceived officers had lost control of the streets.
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<Slug>001 MONEY KIRBY-RIDER</Slug>
<TEXT>Calls to the Samaritans' helpline about money worries have doubled in the last
3 years.

One in five people are ringing up about job concerns, housing problems and
debt.

Rachel Kirby-Rider from the charity says for many, things are even bleaker at
this time of year:

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<Slug>BURGLE 1</Slug>
<TEXT>A convicted burglar's gonna be doing a web chat on the avon and somerset police website this morning - to help us make our homes safer..

Bill - who's currently behind bars - will be giving advice on what attracts or puts off a thief...and what kind of house he'd look to burgle.

You can log in from 10am...via the homepage.
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<Slug>homes 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Home buyers could face tougher borrowing conditions when applying for a mortgage.

The Financial Services Authority wants lenders to be forced to bring in stress tests and income checks, to avoid buyers defaulting.
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<Slug>RESEARCH 1</Slug>
<TEXT>Weston's NHS Trust has topped a league table of English hospitals undertaking clinical research.

They participated in 47 studies last year, recruiting over 430 patients.

The National Institute of Health Research say they've included research into diabetes, cancer and heart problems.
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<Slug>dragon 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Rooney Mara says she's delighted to be nominated for a best actress award at the Golden Globes.

She's up for her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in the movie, which is released here on Boxing Day.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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