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. Met Office lifts amber warning for Kentpublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

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

    A yellow warning remains in place across the south east of England until Wednesday evening, with the Met Office advising that "frequent snow showers may lead to travel disruption in places".

  2. Snow closes Covid vaccination centre and schoolspublished at 12:59 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Nearly 400 schools close and there are traffic problems across the county.

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  3. In pictures: Snow falling across the West Midlandspublished at 11:21 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    BBC Weather Watchers

    Parts of the West Midlands are experiencing snow and ice, with a weather warning in place for some, external until the end of Wednesday.

    This was the scene earlier in Leek, Staffordshire, as taken by BBC Weather Watcher Videoman.

    LeekImage source, Weather Watchers/Videoman

    Liam Ball took this image a short time ago in Dawley, Shropshire.

    DawleyImage source, Weather Watchers/Liam Ball

    Postman Pete uploaded this image taken in Weston-on-Avon, Warwickshire.

    Weston-on-AvonImage source, Weather Watchers/Postman Pete

    While Les at Large captured this lovely image in Wolverhampton this morning.

    WolverhamptonImage source, Weather Watchers/Les at Large
  4. Farmers help clear snow-clogged roadspublished at 11:17 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

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

    It comes amid widespread snowfall in the county, with 14cm (5.5in) recorded at Manston, on Sunday evening.

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  5. Snow closes Covid vaccination centres and schoolspublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    Two vaccine centres in Essex remain shut and snow forces dozens of schools to close.

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  6. Rock slip on Jurassic Coast at Swanagepublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    A rock slip has led to part of Swanage beach being cordoned off by coastguards.

    The slip at Sheps Hollow follows a spate of recent rainy weather resulting in unstable areas which could easily collapse, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said.

    Dai Jones, coastguard duty controller, said: "If you're lucky enough to live near the coast and be in a position to take your exercise there in line with local Covid-19 restrictions, please do be careful near cliffs."Some of them are really unstable. Stay well back and ensure that you check tide times and weather before setting out."

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  7. South Live: 8 February to 14 Februarypublished at 07:28 Greenwich Mean Time 8 February 2021

    All the latest headlines from across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

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  8. Weather for the Week Aheadpublished at 18:12 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    Weather for the Week Ahead

  9. In pictures: Wintry scenes as snow hits part of UKpublished at 12:31 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    People share their photos of snow, as forecasters predict more flurries and ice for the coming days.

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  10. Second arrest over 'expensive' beach huts attackpublished at 10:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    Police arrest a second teen over the attack that saw beach huts at Mudeford Sandbank set on fire and broken into.

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  11. 'Beast from the East Two' to bring snow and icepublished at 05:01 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    The cold snap will not be as extreme as in 2018, forecasters say, but will cause disruption.

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  12. Cherries end losing streak against Bluespublished at 18:07 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    Philip Billing's late winner sees Bournemouth end a four-game losing run with victory over Birmingham City.

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  13. Weymouth 2-1 Bromleypublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    Andrew Dallas scores twice as struggling Weymouth beat nine-man Bromley 2-1 to move out of the National League relegation zone.

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  14. Weather for the Week Aheadpublished at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    Storm Darcy mixing with cold air from the east means some heavy snow on Sunday

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  15. Arrest after 'most expensive' beach huts attackedpublished at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    Police say 31 beach huts at Mudeford Sandbank were broken into and three set alight.

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  16. Fresh warning issued for snow and ice in Walespublished at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    The Met Office issues a yellow warning for parts of Wales from 21:00 GMT on Saturday.

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  17. Storm Darcy adds to weather disruptionpublished at 10:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 February 2021

    Storm Darcy adds complications to an already disruptive weather pattern this weekend. Susan Powell takes a look at the Met Office amber snow warning and its expected impacts

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  18. Fossil hunter statue fundraiser hits targetpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2021

    Fundraisers have hit their £100,000 target to erect a statue of Mary Anning in Lyme Regis.

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  19. Dangerously low temperatures for North Americapublished at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2021

    Parts of Canada and the USA will see some of the coldest temperatures of the winter so far this weekend with daytime highs of -27 Celsius expected in Winnipeg.

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  20. 'Lawrence of Arabia' plate sells at auctionpublished at 13:35 Greenwich Mean Time 5 February 2021

    The pottery plate was found with a label linking it to the legendary officer, writer and diplomat.

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