Every school in Bournemouth, except one, will be closed today, as teachers join more than 5 thousand public sector workers here on strike...

They're angry over the government's planned changes to pensions...which will make them pay more and work longer...

Many schools in Poole and Christchurch are also affected

Donna's a primary school teacher in Dorset:

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Bin collections are expected to be disrupted and Poole lifting bridge is going to be shut to vehicles as it will remain in a raised position all day.

Millions of others across the UK are also walking out and there 
could be problems at Heathrow as immigration officials there join the strike - but Bournemouth airport say they don't expect too much disruption.

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury - Danny Alexander - has been leading the pension reform negotiations with Unions on behalf of the government.

He believes they should have allowed the talks to continue before taking action.

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