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<TEXT>It's hoped talks in the next few days will help avoid strikes by fuel tanker drivers.

Members of the union Unite voted to walk out over issues including safety standards yesterday.

It could see thousands of petrol stations close.
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<TEXT>North Somerset could soon layout their own plans for developing the area up to the year 2026, after being given the go-ahead by an independent government inspector.

The Council had objected to being included in a regional south west plan - which they say would've seen almost 27-thousand homes 'imposed' on them, including a development on green belt land.

They say the revised deal would mean a need for just 14-thousand, avoiding the green belt - and the recommendations will be considered by Full Council in April.
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<TEXT>(Raw audio - questions from Eamonn Holmes)
 
Community sentences are to be toughened up to stop them being seen as a "soft
option". 

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke also wants to make it easier for courts to strip
criminals of the proceeds of crime even if they steal low value items like
wide-screen TVs.

Mr Clarke says he want to see more effort put into reforming offenders to
ensure they don't reoffend.

He's also considering a number of other options.

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<TEXT>People are being asked what they think about a proposed new facility for skaters and BMX riders in Bridgwater.

The local councils and the YMCA have been working together on three possible designs, to be built near the hostel building on Friarn Avenue.

Now a two-week public consultation's been launched at bridgwaterymca.org - with exhibitions of the plans to be held next month.
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<Slug>choc 10</Slug>
<TEXT>And there's some good news for chocoholics - apparently the odd indulgence in your favourite treat can keep you SLIM.

Researchers say it could lower your body mass index because of anti-oxidants which help you lose weight and lower blood pressure.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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