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<TEXT>It's back to work for thousands of public sector workers in Dorset today - following the biggest walkout in a generation yesterday...

The unions hailed it a 'huge triumph' but the Prime Minister called it a "damp squib".

Ministers and unions will now hold more talks to resolve the dispute over pension reforms...
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<TEXT>Dorset police are asking us to shop our friends and family - if they drink drive this Christmas..

It's the start of their annual month-long crackdown today...

Inspector Matt Butler says there'll be more traffic patrols and breath checks until the New year:

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<TEXT>The funeral of a Red Arrows pilot who died after being ejected from his plane at the team's base will take place this morning in Coventry.

Flight Leftenant Sean Cunningham died in Lincolnshire in November - just months after Jon Egging was killed when his plane crashed in Bournemouth.
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<TEXT>And get this....More than a quarter of us intend to lavish gifts on our bosses this Christmas.

Many will apparently spend nearly 30 pounds in the hope it will help us keep our jobs!
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<TEXT>Cherries are set to appoint Russ Wilcox as their new Assistant Manager...

The former Scunthorpe defender has worked in all 4 divisions of the football league including a spell with Burnley in the Premiership last year.

The 47 year old will sign an 18 month contract today.
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<TEXT>In football, Manchester United have crashed out of the Carling Cup at the hands of Crystal Palace.

The Championship side won 2-1 after extra time last night - and will meet Cardiff in the semi-final.
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