Heavy rain sparked flash flooding in parts of Dorset on Friday.

Roads were flooded, Bournemouth Gardens were water-logged and flood alerts were issued for the coast following the spell of torrential rain.

In Bournemouth Gardens, the deluge led to water levels from the Bourne Stream rising quickly and the grass quickly becoming a soggy mess.

Roads around the town centre were also flooded, and trains were delayed at Poole due to issues.

BCP Council warned people to allow extra time for their journeys, saying the rain has caused flash flooding issues.

Cllr Sean Gabriel for Canford Heath, urged residents to avoid Ashdown roundabout, with South Western Railway running trains at a reduced speed on the line towards Weymouth.

Residents said Mandale Road and Poole Road by the speed camera were flooded, and a manhole cover burst on Magna Road.

The road by Rockley Park was also virtually impassable, and on Nuffield Industrial Estate, some were riding jet skis through the water.

Portchester Road in Bournemouth resembled a lake, while traffic was brought to a slowdown across the area.

The Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the east coast of Dorset. It said: "Friday afternoon's tide at 4pm at Preston Beach is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south-southwesterly force 6 winds and large waves."

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The warning covered Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.

The warning will be updated at 10am today, Saturday.