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.

  1. Vaccine centre and school closures continuepublished at 16:30 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Snow falls continues to cause disruption across Suffolk as six vaccination centres remain shut.

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  2. In pictures: Dusting of snow on south coastpublished at 15:50 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Overnight snowfalls meant the south coast woke up to a dusting of the white stuff.

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  3. Free port status 'would mean £1.7bn boost'published at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council believes low-tax status would boost the local economy.

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  4. Snow sees return of gritter-naming phenomenonpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    An online appeal to name Scotland's snow gritters received more than 1,200 entries.

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  5. In pictures: Chilly dips and fun in the snow as UK shiverspublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    People seek out excitement as snow, ice and freezing temperatures continue to grip the country.

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  6. Three National League games postponedpublished at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Three more of Tuesday's National League fixtures are postponed due to the weather after failing pitch inspections.

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  7. Snow closes vaccination centres for third daypublished at 10:46 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Those with appointments are advised to rebook on the NHS national booking website.

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  8. Covid variant test centres reopen after snowpublished at 10:23 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Broxbourne Lido and Paradise Wildlife Park units are open again after being forced to close on Monday.

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  9. Man released over 'expensive' beach huts blazepublished at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 9 February 2021

    Three beach huts were destroyed in the blaze at Mudeford Sandbank on Saturday.

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  10. Heavy snow causes disruption in parts of UKpublished at 20:10 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Police warn people not to travel as the cold weather causes vaccination centres and schools to shut.

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  11. Police planning for summer visitor influxpublished at 18:32 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Last summer saw gridlocked roads and anti-social behaviour as people flocked to the Dorset coast.

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  12. When you get the right snow for snowmenpublished at 18:31 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Heavy snow across parts of the east of England brings out the creative side of people in lockdown.

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  13. In pictures: Storm Darcy brings snow to the UKpublished at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Storm Darcy has brought freezing temperatures and snow to parts of the UK.

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  14. Storm Darcy: Snowy fun, freezing dips and delayspublished at 15:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Weather warnings are in place across the UK as Storm Darcy disrupts services, including vaccination centres.

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  15. Television presenter rescues paramedic in snowpublished at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Astronomer Mark Thompson also helps a snowbound car and ambulance stuck due to Storm Darcy.

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  16. Snowfall hits South East: A brief recap...published at 14:17 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Snowy scene in Otford, KentImage source, Maureen Talbot

    Parts of the South East have seen widespread snowfall and freezing temperatures.

    An amber warning for snow in the north and east of Kent has been lifted by the Met Office.

    Here's a quick recap:

    * The conditions led to some vaccination centres being closed in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

    * Southeastern Rail strongly advised passengers not to attempt to travel on its network on Monday, saying a number of lines were closed, external.

    * Southern Rail said it planned to run services on all routes, external, but if the weather worsened some may need to be closed.

    * Farmers have been helping clear snow-clogged roads in parts of Kent to keep rural routes open.

    To find out more, read here

  17. Beautiful snowflakes photographed by BBC Weather Watcherspublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    With snow hitting parts of the UK, we’ve had pictures of lovely snowy scenes but also some great close ups of snowflakes.

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  18. Vaccine centres and schools closed due to snowpublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Five vaccine centres are shut by Storm Darcy, while 300 schools are closed to all pupils.

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  19. All symptom-free testing sites close earlypublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Coronavirus testing sites across Kent will close early due to "adverse weather conditions".

    All symptom-free test sites will shut at 17:00 GMT, with evening appointments cancelled.

    Anyone affected should rebook a test as soon as possible, Kent County Council said.