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<TEXT>More than 5 thousand public sector workers in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are striking today..to protest against proposed changes to pensions.

The government want them to pay more and work longer..

That's what Donna - who's a primary school teacher in Dorset is worried out:

CLIP DORSET TEACHER 2

She's one of many teachers who have walked out today - which means all schools except one in Bournemouth are closed...and many others in Poole and Christchurch are affected too.

Poole lifting bridge is shut to vehicles...some of us may not get our bins collected and the local ambulance trust is asking us to only call 999 in an emergency as NHS staff join council workers in the walkout.

Unions have organised a big rally in Bournemouth central gardens from 12...and another demo is being held in Poole park..

These strikes are taking places across the country with around 2 million workers walking out - Chancellor George Osborne says today's strike is pointless and wants unions to resume negotiations.

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Chancellor George Osborne says today's strike is pointless and wants unions to
resume negotiations.

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<TEXT>Dr Conrad Murray has been described as a 'disgrace to the medical profession'.

The judge who sentenced Michael Jackson's doctor to four years behind bars added he was a "danger to the community."
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<TEXT>Police in Poole are looking for a car which failed to stop when requested by officers.

They say the small blue hatchback, had 'L' plates on, when it was driving through the Rossmore area last Thursday night.
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<TEXT>Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.

They won 1-0 at Arsenal last night.

Elsewhere in the competition, Liverpool beat Chelsea 2-0.

Cardiff won 2 nil against Blackburn.
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