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Lawyers for Dr Conrad Murray have begun setting out their defence in the Michael Jackson trial. 

Witnesses have told the court the singer often asked for something to help him sleep after shows.

Murray denies involuntary manslaughter.

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Schools and universities face the largest cuts in public spending for more than 50 years.

A new report out says the amount of money earmarked for education will fall by more than 13 per cent over the next four years...with higher education worst affected.

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Surfers may be staying away from the Bournemouth's artificial surf reef - but it is attracting loads of marine life.
 
Scientists at Bournemouth Uni say more than a hundred species have been found living on the sand bags.

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and Cherries travel to Colchester tonight - looking to climb back out of the league One drop zone..

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