Radio News Assessment

Local trade unions are lobbying the County Council today where local budget cuts are being discussed. It is thought that the council will be cutting £100million over the next two years.

One of the protestors, who also works for the council, had this to say:

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210,000 (two hundred and ten thousand) deaths could be prevented if alcohol laws are reformed.

Doctors have warned that the UK is at a potential tipping point, putting pressure on the government ahead of its "alcohol strategy" expected in the coming months.

Prime Minister David Cameron has already vowed to tackle the "scandal" of drunkenness and alcohol abuse.

As of the sixth of April, selling alcohol below cost price will be banned. Ministers are expected to go further in the new strategy.


Google is implementing its new privacy policy today despite warnings that it might violate European law.

The change means that private data collected by any google service can be shared with its other platforms such as YouTube and blogger.

Google has said that it will lead to better search results for users worldwide.

Winchester residents have mixed opinions on the subject:

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Former Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is expected to make his first appearance in court later today.

It’s alleged his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, took his penalty points for a speeding offence in two thousand and three. He denies the charge.

Huhne resigned from the cabinet earlier this month to focus on the case. He remains a Lib Dem MP for Eastleigh.