31.   Some schools are likely to close as a result of a decision by teachers to strike in protest at plans to shed a hundred and fifty jobs in Gloucestershire.

32.   The Department of Agriculture said it had no comment to make because the closure was a private decision by the abattoir owners.

33.   A decision by the Environment Secretary is not expected for several months after the close of the inquiry.

34.   The proposals follow a decision by a Government inspector to prevent private health company Bioplan from building a clinic in the grounds of Darlington Memorial Hospital.

35.   Mr Latham said it was an instant decision by the managing director without thought, investigation or discussions with Mrs Taylor before she was dismissed.

36.   He added that it seemed the Government had been pushed into making the decision by the major chain bookmakers, such as Ladbrokes and William Hill.

37.   The news follows a decision by the Merseyside coroner, Roy Barter, to release his body formally to the family.

38.   THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has welcomed the decision by the Chancellor to ease the penalties on value added tax offences.

39.   An earlier decision by the same judge preventing the four from organising or inciting mass pickets at the factory is due to go before three appeal judges next week.