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<TEXT>Unions who represent tanker drivers are being urged to enter talks to avoid
strikes which could close thousands of petrol stations.

Army personnel have been trained up to deliver fuel instead - after members of
Unite voted to walk out.

But no dates have been confirmed yet.

Diana Holland - Unite's Assistant General Secretary - says it's not about a
pay increase - it's about safety:

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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>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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<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 to decrease weight and lower blood pressure.
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<TEXT>Kate Winslet's walking the red carpet tonight - for the 3D premiere of the film that made her a superstar.

It's been 15 years since Titanic was released - it took billions at the box office and won 11 Oscars.
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