Typhoon Surigae eyes the Philippinespublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 16 April 2021
The storm continues to strengthen as it gets closer to the country this weekend. Nick Miller has the details.
Summary
Huge numbers of visitors flock to beaches in Dorset and Hampshire
BCP Council declares 'major incident' in response to the numbers of people
People from as far away as the midlands have come for the day to the coast
The scenes have been described as a "complete breakdown of decent, normal behaviour"
Reports of anti-social behaviour, illegal parking, piles of litter, overnight camping and gridlock
A councillor said she was verbally abused and spat at as she directed traffic.
Typhoon Surigae eyes the Philippinespublished at 09:21 British Summer Time 16 April 2021
Beavers reintroduced to Dorset after 400 yearspublished at 06:40 British Summer Time 16 April 2021
Dorset Wildlife Trust is monitoring an adult male and female in an enclosed site.
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Pony sales yard fire 'shattering' for forestpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 15 April 2021
The purpose-built wooden compound at Beaulieu Road caught alight when a vehicle fire spread.
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Aftermath of huge rockfall filmed by dronepublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 14 April 2021
There are warnings that, with ground drying out, more landslips and rockfalls could happen.
Read MoreRare water storm in Rwanda sparks reactionpublished at 12:02 British Summer Time 14 April 2021
Ashley Lime
BBC News, NairobiSocial media users have reacted to the sighting of a waterspout, a rare weather event locally known as "Isata" in Rwanda's Lake Ruhondo.
The weather occurrence relates to a spinning column of air and water suspended in the air that is formed by a whirlwind occurring over a water body.
A statement from the country's meteorological department said the powerful, funnel-shaped column of water was occurring because of differences between the temperature on the lake and the clouds hanging above.
The weatherman said this kind of cloud usually produces rain, thunder and lightning.
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End of twitter postSome people online have been asking questions about the phenomenon.
"What kind [is] that phenomena? Happening now in RUHONDO lake," a tweeter, Natural Beauty of Rwanda, posed., external
"...Someone who is better in geographical atmosphere can help," another Twitter user said. , external
The National Geographic Society, external says waterspouts are common in some waters such as the Florida Keys in the US, the islands of Greece and off the eastern coast of Australia.
It says waterspouts are similar to tornadoes but are smaller and less destructive.
Resort's harbour safety railings plan criticisedpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 14 April 2021
The council insists railings are needed with crowds of tourists expected during the summer.
Read MorePop-up beach bar bids raise fears over disorderpublished at 11:05 British Summer Time 14 April 2021
Fears are raised over beach bar plans after last year's visitor influx led to crowding and disorder.
Read MoreWeymouth 0-3 Aldershot Townpublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
Josh Rees strikes twice as Aldershot ease to victory at lowly Weymouth.
Read MoreCherries beat Terriers to boost hopespublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
Bournemouth boost their Championship play-off bid with victory at struggling Huddersfield Town.
Read MoreWeather for the Week Aheadpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
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Long-running train guard dispute finally endspublished at 17:42 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
Guards on South Western Railway had fought plans for drivers to operate the doors on new trains.
Read MoreOne taken to hospital in beach inflatable incidentpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
The inflatable slide "rolled over" in a "freak gust of wind", witnesses tell the BBC.
Read MorePubs and cafes face challenges as lockdown easespublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
Some fear increased staffing costs and reduced capacity will make opening unviable.
Read MoreFamily 'left everyone behind' to escape Syrian warpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
The Kanbar family is among 85 refugees who have resettled in Dorset after leaving Syria.
Read MoreDorset's Police and Crime Commissioner candidatespublished at 14:58 British Summer Time 13 April 2021
Voters will head to the polls on 6 May to elect Dorset's police and crime commissioner.
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