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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Once-in-a-lifetime moment: the Scottish Beer & Pub Association wants other councils to approve late licensing for the World Cup (Getty)]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Opinions sought: PCA Fiona Dickie has urged those invited to participate in the Annual Tied Tenant Survey to share their views]]></image:caption>
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