These are some of the scenes from the south coast today, and the full story can be read here.
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The council said there had been "a number of incidents reported which involved excessive alcohol and fights".
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Roads, which were gridlocked into the early hours, according to the council, now have signs telling people the area is full.
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Ms Slade said the popular tourist destination is not yet in a position to deal with the numbers of visitors it has had this week, nor to handle the fallout from such large crowds.
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She said: "Please do not come. We are not able to welcome you yet."
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Assistant Chief Constable Sam de Reya, of Dorset Police, said: "These are unprecedented times and we are urging people to stay away from the area of Bournemouth Beach and other Dorset beaches.
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"The declaration of a major incident allows us to bring agencies together so we can take actions available to us to safeguard the public as much as possible."