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<Slug>afghan 9</Slug>
<TEXT>There are worries about an escalation in violence against US troops in Afghanistan in retaliation for the deaths of 16 civilians.

Taliban extremists are vowing revenge after a US soldier shot and killed them in their homes.

Most of the victims were women and children.
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<TEXT>A major search operation was launched after an autistic teenagerwent missing in thick fog on Brean beach..

The 14 year old girl’s carers reported her missing just before 2 yesterdayafternoon and the coastguard and police were called out.

Visibility was down to just 70 metres because of the weather – butshe was found heading towards Berrow 90 minutes later. She wasn’t hurt but wasshaken.
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<Slug>018 HOUSING SHAPPS</Slug>
<TEXT>The Government's teaming up with banks and builders to help first time buyers
get on the housing ladder.

A new scheme's coming in, aimed at giving 100-thousand people access to
mortgages, even if they can only stump up a five per cent deposit.

Housing minister Grant Shapps says it's long overdue:

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<Slug>texts 10</Slug>
<TEXT>Children in England will soon be able to book appointments with school nurses by text and email.

The Department of Health wants to help pupils who are too shy to approach teachers about various problems.
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<Slug>JUBILEE 1</Slug>
<TEXT>With the Queen's tour of the country for her Diamond Jubilee already underway, Sedgemoor District Council's reminding anyone who's planning a celebration to make sure they get all the licenses and permissions they need...

This is especially important if you need a Road Closure for a Street Party, as the deadline for applications is the beginning of April.
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