Weather for the week aheadpublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 22 January 2021
Weather for the week ahead
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.
Dan Kerins, Andre Rhoden-Paul and Stephen Stafford
Weather for the week ahead
Coronavirus outbreaks at care homes in part of Dorset are fuelling infection rates among over-60s.
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Read MoreA colder spell of weather in the days ahead with some frosty and icy nights. There's more rain and snow in the forecast too.
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Read MoreThe Environment Agency says there is an "improving picture" despite river levels remaining high.
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Read MoreDownpours of rain, hail and sleet result in vehicles "skidding around" on the motorway near Bristol.
Read MoreThe officer tested positive for coronavirus after policing an anti-lockdown rally.
Read MoreWith pools closed during lockdown, many swimmers are taking to the open water to get their fix.
Read MoreHeavy rain is causing flooding and travel disruption, with a warning for ice also forecast.
Read MoreThe FA Cup fourth-round tie between Bournemouth and Crawley is rescheduled to Tuesday, 26 January.
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