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<TITLE>nova 7 23/03</TITLE>
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<TEXT>It’s feared people in Somerset are NOT coming forward quickly enough to report suspected child abuse.

New figures out today reveal two hundred and thirty three people from the county contacted the NSPCC with their concerns in which action had to be taken...but almost a third waited at least a month to come forward.

A new campaign’s now underway to get people to act immediately if they’re worried about any child.

Amanda Boyle, director of TV show Skins, has made a viral film backing the campaign - and says people can feel anxious about raising the alarm.

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<TEXT>We're waiting longer than a month before reporting suspected child abuse.

New figures out today show more than half of callers to the NSPCC's helpline
last year delayed making the call.

The children's charity is urging members of the public not to ignore "niggling
doubts".

Amanda Boyle, director of TV show Skins, has made a viral film backing the
campaign - and says people can feel anxious about raising the alarm.

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<Slug>whitney 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Whitney Houston accidently drowned in the bath...

That's the ruling from a coroner in the states following the singers death last month..

Tests show she had taken cocaine shortly before she died and that heart disease also contributed.
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<TEXT>The Government's announcing a series of measures aimed at changing Britain's drink culture.

Minimum alcohol pricing - expected to be 40p per unit - will be enforced in England. 

Supermarket 'two for the price of one' deals will also be banned.
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<TEXT>A road in Weston - shut 4 months ago so a railway bridge could be replaced - re-opens today ahead of schedule..

Network rail says the new 700 thousand pound Hardwick Overbridge is stronger and able to carry up to 40 tonnes...

Wick road at West Hewish is now back open to traffic..
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<Slug>voice 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Simon Cowell says he will watch about 'five minutes' of The Voice tomorrow night..

The singing talent show goes head to head with Britain's Got Talent..
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