THERE are severe delays of almost two hours in North Dorset this morning as the Great Dorset Steam Fair gets under way.

The delays are on the A354 southbound from Sixpenny Handley towards the showground at Tarrant Hinton.

There are also delays on the A350 around Blandford and on the A354 northbound.

Drivers who are not heading to the event are being urged to avoid the area.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair opens today and runs until Monday.