The proposed one-mile (1.7km) bypass to the A142, which carries about 15, 000 vehicles per day, is the council's preferred option for dealing with the "traffic bottleneck" near Ely's railway station.

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But, alongside existing plans to make more use of vaccination against foot-and-mouth (a tactic unpopular with farmers since it hinders their ability to export meat), the study offers vets another, less grisly option for dealing with any future outbreaks of the disease.

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He has made clear that we do not rule out any option in responding or in dealing with Iranian behavior.

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