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<TEXT>It's hoped plans to introduce minimum alcohol pricing will curb the culture of excessive drinking.

The Government's proposals suggest charging at least 40p per unit of alcohol and banning 2-for-1 supermarket deals.
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<TEXT>The shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has attacked the TIMING of the
proposals - suggesting the government is trying to deflect attention away from
Wednesday's budget. 

She said the announcement was a 'complete shambles' and that many members were
away from the house and unable to join in a full debate.

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<Slug>KIDS 2</Slug>
<TEXT>People in Dorset are waiting longer than a month before reporting suspected child abuse.

New figures out today show sixty seven people from the county contacted the NSPCC with their concerns last year in which action had to be taken...but almost a third hesitated..

A new campaign’s now underway to get people to act immediately if they’re worried about any child.
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<TEXT>Police are trying to find the family of a man who died in Bournemouth earlier this week..

71 year old Henry Alfred Special-Brew was found dead at his home....and an investigation's underway to find out what happened to him.
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<TEXT>Fabrice Muamba's family are urging people to continue praying for him, but say he's made great progress over the last couple of days.

He's still in intensive care after suffering a cardiac arrest last Saturday during an FA Cup tie at Tottenham.
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<TEXT>Much of Britain will bask in sunshine this weekend as temperatures match those of many European hotspots.

London is expected to be warmer than Madrid, Rome and Athens...and it's gonna be really nice here on the South Coast too.
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