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
The PM says the government is making sure it is “totally prepared in every part of the UK” for flooding that might be caused by Storm Christoph.
Read MoreAmber warnings are currently in place for both rain and snow for parts of the UK. Things will turn quieter and colder over the weekend but more rain and snow is expected next week.
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Read MoreThe number of physical assaults against staff doubled over Christmas compared to the previous year.
Read MoreParts of England prepare for widespread floods as Boris Johnson announces emergency Cobra meeting.
Read MoreHeavy rainfall across Wales brought by Storm Christoph has led to a rising river levels.
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Read MoreStorm Christoph will bring torrential rain, strong winds and snow to parts of the UK today and tomorrow. There is a Met Office Amber warning in place and numerous flood warnings.
Read MoreWork can begin on the statue of Dorset palaeontologist Mary Anning after campaigners raised £70,000.
Read MoreThe crumbling remains of the castle are out of bounds amid safety concerns.
Read MorePolice in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.
Read MoreWayne Rooney achieves a first win as permanent Derby County manager as they beat a stuttering Bournemouth.
Read MoreMotorists moving flood warning signs are putting themselves and others at risk, a councillor says.
Read MoreWeather for the Week Ahead
How Ginger tom, Cupid, turned up in a village near Salisbury remains a mystery.
Read MoreA weather warning for heavy rain remains in place until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Read MoreFloods could hit parts of the UK as the storm continues to bring heavy rain to parts of the country this week.
Weather for the Week Ahead
The Bournemouth International Centre will be used to vaccinate up to 9,000 people a week.
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