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<TEXT>New plans have been unveiled for a multi-billion pound barrage across the Severn Estuary between Weston and Cardiff - to generate up to 5 percent of Britain's electricity..

Ministers have previously rejected using taxpayer's cash, but now private money's being sought instead.

The barrage would harness tidal power to create the energy.
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<TEXT>The Education Secretary's ordered an inquiry after exam boards were filmed
secretly advising teachers how to get better grades for their students.

They were caught by the Daily Telegraph at seminars which teachers paid to
attend.

One examiner even admitted he was cheating, and revealed which questions would
come up.

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<TEXT>We'll find out later who the first torchbearers are - to carry the Olympic flame to next year's games..

The torch will travel through 5 communities in North Somerset on it's way to London...

Altogether 8 thousand deserving people will carry the flame.
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<TEXT>The world's first clinic aimed at treating stalkers opens today.

Experts believe the centre - at Chase Farm in London - will reduce serious crimes through "proper" assessment and treatment.
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<TEXT>Simon Cowell has confirmed he's returning to the Britain's Got Talent judging panel.

The judge quit this year's show to concentrate on his US projects.

But Simon says he's coming back to a new look panel - which is expected to include David Walliams and Dannii Minogue.
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