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Minister wants minimum price on alcohol to curb binge drinking

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The government are proposing a 45p minimum price per unit of alcohol in a bid to curb binge drinking and reduce alcohol related crime and deaths. Åsmund Løvdal reports.

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University of Lincoln students attend national protest

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Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London on Wednesday, November 21st to protest against youth unemployment, tuition fee rises and other financial issues facing students.

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The man who fooled the media

Chris Atkins, director of the film ‘Starsuckers’, puts the media to the test with fake stories. Photo: Borderlines Film Festival

Chris Atkins, director of the film ‘Starsuckers’, speaks to The Linc about putting the media to the test with fake stories.

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Tuition fees treble as university sit in continues

The House of Commons voted in favour of rising tuition fees, prompting the students who are currently occupying the university’s main building to stay there “indefinitely”.

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Audio: The Demolition rally speeches in full

Aaron Porter's speech displayed on the big screen at the Demolition rally. Photo: Shane Croucher

Listen to the full speeches from Aaron Porter and Frances O’Grady from the Demolition 2010 rally on Wednesday, November 10th.

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Where is this year’s Poppy Appeal money going?

This year's Poppy Appeal donations are going to a variety of projects, including four personal recovery centres. Photo: Howard Lake

It only takes one coin to buy a poppy, one second to put it on, so where is the money going for this year’s poppy appeal?

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Lincoln students participate in 50,000 strong tuition fee protest

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Around 300 students and university staff from Lincoln joined over 50,000 protesters in London to take part in a national demonstration against rising tuition fees.

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University of Lincoln fees rise ‘inevitable’

Schools secretary Michael Gove doesn't think poorer kids will be put off university by higher fees. Photo: Conservative Party

Going to university in 2012? Start saving now, because you’re looking at the prospect of £9k fees. The University of Lincoln has already said it will be charging more.

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The food industry’s sickening secret [VIDEO]

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Secret filming has highlighted shocking and widespread animal abuse in slaughter houses around Britain. The group behind the footage hope to encourage the public to think about where their food comes from.

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Coalition indicates it will keep fees capped

Nick Clegg has said that there will be a cap on fees, despite Lord Browne's proposal to remove it altogether. Photo: I Forbes

Nick Clegg has confirmed that the coalition will keep tuition fees capped, with the likely cap being around £7,000 per year.

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