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<Slug>012 PASTY FREEMAN</Slug>
<TEXT>(He's the owner of Dunn's bakery in Crouch End, north London)

The controversial so-called "pasty tax" is being scrapped.

The increase in duty was brought in as part of the Chancellor's budget in
March.

But the government's retreated on the issue - and now won't charge VAT on food
that's heated then allowed to cool naturally, like pasties.

Labour says the turnaround shows the government is a shambles.

Christopher Freeman is a baker - he's pleased:

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<Slug>rabies 7</Slug>
<TEXT>A British grandma who contracted rabies on a trip to India has died.

The woman in her 50s was being treated at a hospital in London.
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<Slug>HANG 1</Slug>
<TEXT>A 77-year-old hang glider's in hospital after crashing into a cliff in Dorset...

The man was rescued by the coastguard and firefighters after colliding with the rocks near West Bay at 6 yesterday evening.

It's thought he's dislocated his hip.
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<Slug>CANCER 1</Slug>
<TEXT>A Bournemouth hotel exclusively for people with life-limiting illnesses is hosting a first ever South Coast Cancer Awareness Exhibition today.

The Grove at East Cliff is hoping to highlight the support network available locally, from medical referrals to hospices.

It's free and runs from midday until 6 P-M.
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<Slug>sport 7</Slug>
<TEXT>In football, Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is expected to have more talks with Liverpool's owners later.

It's after Latics chairman Dave Whelan demanded a decision on his future by the day after tomorrow.
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