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<TEXT>The Home Secretary says introducing minimum alcohol pricing could stop the
country's culture of drinking to excess.

The proposals for England and Wales - will also see the sale of multi-buy
discount deals banned - and a zero-tolerance approach to drunken behaviour in A
and E departments.

Theresa May says just under half of all violent crime is connected to alcohol:

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<TEXT>A million pounds has been set aside to help toddlers from disadvantaged backgrounds in Somerset.

The cash from the County Council will be spent on helping 900 2 year olds through early years education in pre-schools and nurseries.

The cash will also provide more short break care for disabled kids.
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<TEXT>One in five abortion clinics in England could be breaking the law. 

Spot checks at more than 250 facilities this week found evidence of some doctors signing blank consent forms in anticipation of patients seeking a termination.
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<TEXT>Fabrice Muamba's family say the Bolton midfielder's made great progress over the last couple of days, after suffering cardiac arrest last weekend.

In a statement released this morning, they ask people to continue praying for him.
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<TEXT>Weston MP and Tourism Minister John Penrose will be quizzed by the towns teenagers ahead of this summers Olympic Games.

He's gonna be taking on a vital role in generating millions of pounds into our economy because of the amount of vistors heading here during London 2012.

Weston College has invited him to talk to students about his role in the Olympics and other aspects of tourism in the town...
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