These claims are accompanied by the statistics from one area or another and of course a significant drop in heart attacks just as the smoking ban becomes active in that area.

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Organisers have taken out the 10th fence, a drop hedge before the water, on the cross-country course, as a safety precaution in wet conditions.

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"We consider this preferable not only for the institution but for the welfare of the individual student, as it prevents drop-outs and disruption part way through a course", a spokesman said.

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