Bethany White
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‘My bus ticket was more than I got paid an hour’
The youngest workers have seen the minimum wage rise by less than older colleagues - as the latest employment figures reveal average wages are not keeping up with the rising cost of living.
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As a BBC Young Reporter, I wanted to look at this further because of my own experiences at work.
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I've had part-time jobs since I was 15, often earning the minimum wage. As a younger worker that meant I was paid less than older colleagues - even when I was doing the same work.
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It's something I've found really unfair, and I don't think younger people always feel like they can stand up for themselves at work.
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Oil-Covered Razorbill rescued by Wildlife In Need volunteers
A Razorbill found stranded and covered in oil on Southbourne beach has been rescued and is making a strong recovery thanks to the dedicated team at Dorset-based charity Wildlife In Need.
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The bird, affectionately nicknamed “Henry” by volunteer Alan Clifford, was spotted by a member of the public who shared their concern on social media.
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https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/2025/01/oil-covered-razorbill-rescued-by-wildlife-in-need-volunteers/​
Extinction Rebellion Are Demanding Action To Be Taken Against Perenco
Local climate protestors have ordered the closure of an oil field site in Dorset after a recent spill led to six tonnes of crude oil leaking into Poole Harbour.
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On March 26th a leak at the Wytch Farm oil field, on the Isle of Purbeck, led to a fluid mixture containing oil, spilling into the ground around it and into the watercourse including Poole Harbour.
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https://buzz.bournemouth.ac.uk/2023/11/extinction-rebellion-protests-calls-for-wytch-farm-closure/
