The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning as the UK braces itself for Storm Antoni's ‘unseasonably strong’ winds.
The weather has also forced organisers of outdoor events scheduled to take place this weekend to cancel their plans.
The free festival in Christchurch Quay was forced to cancel its activities for the first time in its 30-year history. The decision to cancel the festival was driven by concerns for the safety of traders and spectators, as gusts of up to 60mph are predicted.
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