The prime minister's described it as a "damp squib" but unions are denying today's public sector strike isn't having an impact.

Up to two million workers are thought to have walked out over changes to their pensions - including more than seven thousand in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

Airports including Bournemouth have seemingly managed to cope without immigration staff.

But dozens of local schools and libraries are closed.

These Bournemouth shoppers have some sympathy for those striking:

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