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The latest on Bedford hospital, league tables for eleven-year-olds and holidaying in the UK

MK Hospital say they're ready to help after the closure of childrens services at Bedford hospital, but there are concerns over the cost implications.

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Wed 17 Jul 2013 06:00

League tables for eleven-year-olds

Eleven-year-olds could be ranked against one another, according to how they do in tests in maths and English.

It means parents听can see which听"achievement band"听their child is in.

Iain talks to Christine Hood,听the former secretary of the Hertfordshire branch of the National Union of Teachers and Chris McGovern听from the Campaign for Real Education.

Holidaying in the UK

Tourism experts are predicting a big boost to the UK industry because of the hot weather.

Iain can not see why any one would want to holiday in the UK for longer than a weekend.

You explain the reasons why he should.

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  • Wed 17 Jul 2013 06:00