The situation in Bournemouth and Poole after today's torrential rain and flash-flooding is starting to improve.

Many roads have been flooded and drain covers have come up, damaging the tarmac.

Dorset Fire and Rescue Service say they've had nearly a hundred and fifty 999 calls and have sent more than twenty fire engines out.

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The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole's now reopened after closing for health and safety reasons.

Water's receded on most roads, but Dorset Police are urging people not to use them if possible, and to proceed with caution.