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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Protecting pubs: Heritage pub bill presented in Parliament ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Property: this week's round-up features Fuller's, Admiral and M&B ]]></image:caption>
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      <image:caption><![CDATA[Appeal: Crooked House owners appeal rebuild order and request new location ]]></image:caption>
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