Dorset businesses to stay shut after flash flooding

A clean-up has begun following flash flooding which saw homes and businesses deluged following heavy rain on Tuesday.

Properties in Bridport, Burton Bradstock and West Bay in Dorset were flooded and roads left almost impassable.

Fire crews, who until the weekend had been fighting wildfires, pumped water out to help protect homes.

Several businesses said they would remain shut on Wednesday.

Roads through the village of Burton Bradstock became almost impassable for all but 4x4 vehicles

Motorists came to a standstill after the rains fell in Burton Bradstock

The Bridport Arms, West Bay Emporium and West Bay Hotel were some of the businesses which were flooded on Tuesday afternoon.

The manager of Bridport's Post Office posted on social media that it would be closed until further notice because flood waters had "taken out all of the tills".

West Bay Canoes said it received about three inches of rain in less than an hour.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has asked the public to be prepared for when floodwater enters a home or property.

It has issued advice on what to before, during and after a flood.

A Met Office yellow flood warning for the southern part of the UK expires on Wednesday.

Floodwaters also affected the Parkdean Holiday resort in West Bay

Fire crews were mobilised to prevent water entering properties