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UK drought concerns and Claire White inquest begins

For the second winter in a row, large parts of England have seen worryingly little rain.
An inquest has heard how an obese Derby woman died just days after weight loss surgery.

For the second winter in a row, parts of East Anglia, central and south-eastern England have seen worryingly little rain.

Today ministers, water companies and environment groups have been meeting at Westminster to examine the options.

An inquest has heard how a Derby woman who struggled with her obesity for years died just days after weight loss surgery.

Claire White from Sinfin had a gastric band fitted at the Royal Derby Hospital. But the 37-year-old had an infection after the operation and died because of a blood clot.

Sportscene talk in with Ian Skye and Roger Davies.

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Mon 20 Feb 2012 16:00

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  • Mon 20 Feb 2012 16:00

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