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• RADIO PHONE-IN GIVES MUSLIMS CHANCE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PALLIATIVE CARE
  Two local hospices are taking part in a radio phone-in on Monday, targeted at informing members of the Muslim community about palliative care.
  

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• PUBLIC URGED TO SUPPORT 'COOL MILLION' APPEAL
  A national charity for people with blood circulation problems has launched an appeal to raise a million pounds by 2012, to fund research projects.
  

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• WILDLIFE TV PRESENTER STAR GUEST AT WOODLAND RESERVE OPEN DAY
  Wildlife TV presenter Nick Baker will be the star guest at a south Devon nature reserve open day next week.
  

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• ARTIST TO CREATE MURAL LIVE, DURING DISABLED ATHLETES' SHOWCASE
  With two years to go to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, this year's Liberty festival will showcase and celebrate the artistic and sporting talent in the deaf and disabled community, both in London and across the UK.
  

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• THOUSANDS EXPECTED AT URBAN GREEN FAIR
  Thousands of Londoners are expected to attend a green fair that aims to raise awareness of environmental and social issues and teach people practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
  

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• UK JAINS PREPARE TO CELEBRATE TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
  Jains across the UK are preparing to celebrate their most important festival, Paryushan and Daslakshana.
  

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• CAMPAIGNERS RAISE AWARENESS OF MIGRAINE IN THE WORKPLACE
  A migraine charity is hoping to help reduce the impact of migraine in the workplace during Migraine Action Week, which starts on Sunday.
  

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• HERITAGE SITES OPEN UP TO PUBLIC
  North Tyneside residents who would like to explore local historic properties usually closed to the public are being urged to sign up for a range of free tours and open days taking place next week.
  

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• HUNDREDS OF YOUNGSTERS TURN OUT FOR URBAN FESTIVAL
  BMX bikers, skateboarders, graffiti artists, break dancers and rappers were out in force in Accrington earlier this week, as part of the the Urban Culture Jam Festival.
  

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• HUMANISTS CALL FOR ASSISTED DYING LAW REFORM FOLLOWING ARRESTS
  The arrest of two people who accompanied a man with a terminal condition to Switzerland for an assisted death highlights the need to reform our domestic law, the British Humanist Association (BHA) said today.
  

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• REFORMED OFFENDERS 'FORCED ON TO BENEFITS'
  Reformed offenders are being forced on to benefits because criminal records legislation is preventing them finding work, according to a campaign group.
  

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• CHARITIES SAY SICKNESS BENEFIT REFORMS AREN'T WORKING
  Papworth Trust is leading a coalition of disability charities declaring that the process used to examine people's fitness for employment, is not working.
  

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• CAMPAIGNERS CALL FOR CAR PARKING BAN AROUND SCHOOLS
  Campaigners are calling for a ban on car parking inside playgrounds and around the school gates, as children go back to school this month.
  

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• MUM TAKES PART IN CHARITY RUN IN MEMORY OF TEEN SON
  A Brixton mum will be running a charity 5k on Sunday, to raise money for the children's hospice that cared for her son until his death in July.
  

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• STUDENT COMMITTEE PROMOTES MENTAL WELLBEING ON UK CAMPUSES
  A committee of students from across the UK has been formed to promote understanding around mental health and wellbeing issues on university campuses as the new term begins.
  

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• REVAMPED HOSPICE SHOP SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
  A London hospice hopes to recruit a team of new volunteers as it prepares to unveil a refurbished charity shop in Putney to customers this weekend.
  

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• YOUNG ADULTS FEEL ABANDONED AFTER OUT-GROWING CHILD SERVICES - REPORT
  Young adults with complex needs often feel abandoned by services when they reach 18, according to research published today.
  

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• NATIONAL PARKS' 'UNSUNG HEROES' TO BE RECOGNISED
  A scheme to reward people who have played a part in the protection, restoration or conservation of a National Park, has been launched today.
  

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• PUBLIC URGED TO MAKE FAMILY PACKS FOR PAKISTAN FLOOD VICTIMS
  Individuals, faith groups and other organisations across Bradford are being urged to make family packs containing essential items for the victims of the Pakistan floods.
  

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• BRIDES URGED TO WEAR WEDDING DRESSES FOR WORK
  Brides old and new are being encouraged to wear their wedding dress for work to raise money for a breast cancer charity.
  

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