TRAVELLERS who moved onto land near Christopher Crescent in Oakdale last week have now left the site.

BCP Council officers were granted an eviction order at Poole Magistrates' Court on Friday.

It was served on the unauthorised encampment later that day.

Yesterday a BCP Council spokesman confirmed: "The travellers have moved on.

"A clean-up of the area is in process."

Three caravans and associated vehicles moved onto the site last week, after vacating a grass verge by the road at nearby Creekmoor.

The council ensured portable toilets were provided, and bin liners to "minimise environmental contamination of the site."