TRAVELLERS have moved onto council land at Poole's Sterte Esplanade.

Neighbours told the Echo the travellers moved into the area around 11.30pm on Tuesday night.

A Borough of Poole spokesman confirmed: "There is an unauthorised encampment on Borough of Poole land comprising of seven caravans and associated vehicles.

"Environmental services staff have visited the site."

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