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| Jade Goody's fiance Jack Tweed has had his curfew conditions relaxed to allow him to spend his wedding night with her, says the Ministry of Justice. | |
| The terms of Tweed's curfew, imposed following his release from prison, will be changed to reflect the "exceptional" circumstances, a spokesman said. | |
| Tweed is on curfew after being convicted of assault last year. | Tweed is on curfew after being convicted of assault last year. |
| In a statement, the couple said they were "absolutely thrilled" with the government's decision. | In a statement, the couple said they were "absolutely thrilled" with the government's decision. |
| It follows reports 27-year-old reality TV star Goody, who has terminal cancer, may have had to spend her wedding night alone because of Tweed's bail conditions. | It follows reports 27-year-old reality TV star Goody, who has terminal cancer, may have had to spend her wedding night alone because of Tweed's bail conditions. |
| A Ministry of Justice spokesman said Justice Secretary Jack Straw had "enormous sympathy" for Goody and her family, adding: "She has shown extraordinary courage and our thoughts are with her." | A Ministry of Justice spokesman said Justice Secretary Jack Straw had "enormous sympathy" for Goody and her family, adding: "She has shown extraordinary courage and our thoughts are with her." |
| 'Heartfelt thanks' | 'Heartfelt thanks' |
| It is not unusual for bail conditions to be varied on compassionate grounds, to allow people to attend weddings or funerals, the ministry says. | It is not unusual for bail conditions to be varied on compassionate grounds, to allow people to attend weddings or funerals, the ministry says. |
| The 27-year-old was diagnosed with cervical cancer while appearing on the Indian version of Big Brother in 2008. After undergoing chemotherapy and several surgical procedures, she was told in January that the disease had spread to her bowel, liver and groin. | The 27-year-old was diagnosed with cervical cancer while appearing on the Indian version of Big Brother in 2008. After undergoing chemotherapy and several surgical procedures, she was told in January that the disease had spread to her bowel, liver and groin. |
| She plans to marry Tweed, who was released early from an 18-month prison sentence last month, at a country house hotel in Hertfordshire. | She plans to marry Tweed, who was released early from an 18-month prison sentence last month, at a country house hotel in Hertfordshire. |
| The Daily Mirror reported he had had a plea to waive his bail conditions after the ceremony rejected. | The Daily Mirror reported he had had a plea to waive his bail conditions after the ceremony rejected. |
| But he will now be allowed to stay at the reception following his marriage to Goody until 3pm on the day after the wedding. | But he will now be allowed to stay at the reception following his marriage to Goody until 3pm on the day after the wedding. |
| Max Clifford, the couple's publicist, said: "We are absolutely thrilled. It will be the dream finish to her dream day, and it makes so much difference. | Max Clifford, the couple's publicist, said: "We are absolutely thrilled. It will be the dream finish to her dream day, and it makes so much difference. |
| "Our heartfelt thanks from Jade and from Jack for allowing him to stay the evening in these very special circumstances." | "Our heartfelt thanks from Jade and from Jack for allowing him to stay the evening in these very special circumstances." |