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Go West! Leave the soggy south-east to get the best of the bank holiday sunshine (but don't rush, the M25 is ALREADY gridlocked)
London, the South East and East Anglia are likely to be hit with rain over Saturday and Sunday Severe flooding in Cornwall triggered by spring tides submerges cars beneath water Miles of traffic queues on M25 after caravan fire closes four lanes anti-clockwise
By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED: 12:09 GMT, 23 August 2013 | UPDATED: 16:19 GMT, 23 August 2013
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Western parts of the UK will enjoy the best of the weather this Bank Holiday weekend, while most of the country will enjoy dry conditions on Monday. But with the Bank Holiday not even officially begun, one of Britain's busiest roads is already jampacked after a caravan fire caused four lanes to close. The incident on the M25's anticlockwise lanes caused traffic to queue between J8 A217 (Reigate) and J7 M23, congestion to J9 A243 / A244 / B2430 (Leatherhead). Scroll dow n for video
Bathers, sun-worshippers and school children enjoyed the return of the warm weather on Shanklin beach in the Isle of Wight
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Taking to the sea: People enjoyed a cool dip on the Isle of Wight, canoeing and paddling on pedalo
Shanklin beach was packed with people enjoying the weather, as the Bank Holiday promised fine spells of weather for the west of the country
Motorists who were keen to begin their holidays early sat outside of their cars as traffic ground to a halt. Many are hoping that the last Bank Holiday of the summer will bring some good weather before autumn sets in.
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As millions began their travels to enjoy breaks and holidays, experts said London, the South East and East Anglia are likely to be hit with rain over Saturday and Sunday, so those looking for sunshine over the long weekend should go west. Matt Dobson, a forecaster for MeteoGroup, said the weather would be divided down the country: 'It's really an east-west split in the weather on Saturday, where west is definitely best. 'In England, Wales and Scotland there will be sunny spells and generally dry weather in western areas, whereas in eastern areas it will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain.' The forecaster said the warmest places will be from Devon and Cornwall, through Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Wales, and up into Cumbria and the western half of Scotland. Temperatures will reach highs of 20C (68F) or 21C (70F). In Northern Ireland it will be a dry morning with some rain moving in over the afternoon. 'It's not looking brilliant for the South East on Sunday,' Mr Dobson said.
Traffic on the M25 between Junction 9-10 in Surrey following an earlier caravan fire with tailbacks for over 12 miles
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A caravan fire is causing chaos on the anti-clockwise M25, prompting frustrated motorists decided to sit outside their cars rather than wait inside them
Bank holiday traffic queuing on the M25 towards the Dartford Bridge and Tolls before junction 1a from Kent to Essex anti- clockwise
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The scene on the M25 between Junctions 9 and 8 on the anti-clockwise carriageway at 3pm this afternoon after a caravan fire closed the motorway leaving drivers stranded with long 12 mile tailbacks
This road traffic map shows the extent of the road delays that are already stacking up as the Bank Holiday begins
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WISH I WASN'T HERE - BRIGHTON IS BRITAIN'S MOST 'HATED' RESORT

Brighton has been voted the worst holiday resort in the UK because holidaymakers hate its trendiness. The seaside city, famed for it's 'right-on' and liberal attitude, came top of a list of the worst seaside resorts in the UK in a poll of more than 2,500 people today. More run-down and 'chavvy' seaside resorts such as Blackpool, Skegness and Torquay all trumped Brighton in the poll, which asked 'Which is the worst UK holiday resort?'. The poll, for travel advice website Real Holiday Reports, put Brighton at the top with 40 per cent of the overall vote. Among the top reasons why holidaymakers hated Brighton included its trendiness, awful parking, clubbers in garish outfits, and how locals have a 'chip on their shoulder' about being called 'London-on-sea'. 'It's going to be wet and cloudy with a north easterly wind with further showers or heavier spells of rain.' Across to the west there will be sunshine again, with highs of 22C (72F) in some parts. However, the expert said most of the country should be dry on Bank Holiday Monday. 'This is probably going to be the driest day for the whole weekend,' he said. 'Much of the country, including the South East, is going to get away with better weather. The South West, Wales and Cumbria will be the best places.' As the west looks forward to some summer sunshine, cars in Golant, Cornwall, were left submerged beneath water after heavy flooding triggered by huge spring tide. Resident Perren May said there is a sign in the village warning drivers of the possibility of floods. However, many vehicles were left submerged in water as the spring tides worked to full effect. Spring tides are caused by the large rise and fall of the tide at, or soon after, the new or the full moon. The rush of water is exacerbated when the tide-generating force of the sun acts in the same direction as that of the moon, reinforcing it and causing the greatest rise and fall in tidal level. While the sun is expected to shine over western parts of the country, it was distinctly misty in Cornwall today. But while that type of weather is not normally appreciated it certainly was on this occasion, when swirling mists transformed a remote castle into an magical replica of Hogwarts. The eerie towers and battlements at St Michael's Mount in Cornwall looked just like the fictional school where Harry Potter learnt his wizardry.
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Cars are left flooded after huge spring tides in Golant, Cornwall. These cars were left submerged in water as the spring tides worked to full effect
Golant resident Perren May said there is a sign in the village warning drivers of the possibility of floods - but drivers were not anticipating them to be this extreme
The medieval dwelling sits on a tiny tidal inland which can only be reached via a narrow granite causeway when the tide is right, making it almost as inaccessible as its movie counterpart. Actual locations around Britain used to recreate Hogwarts include Alnwick Castle in Northumbria, Durham Cathedral, Harrow School in North London and Duke Humfrey's Library at Oxford University. The threat of rain did not deter excited festival goers, who pulled on their Wellington boots and their shorts as they headed to music festivals around the country. Thousands of music fans flocked to Leeds and Reading music festivals today as the three-day events got under way.
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Students Bryony Oades (left) and Jade Maxwell (both 17) make the most of the sun on Bournemouth beach today, ahead of the soggy forecast for the bank holiday weekend
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Dig deep: (From left to right) Noah (3) and Isaac (6) Mckell and Millicent Roberts (3) from Bristol play in the sand
Top up the tan: This couple soaked up some sunshine at Southsea, not seeming to mind the pebbly beach
Heavy rain at the Leeds site in Bramham Park last night meant some muddy areas underfoot but it did not deter festival-goers, many of whom were excited to see headliner Eminem on Sunday. Eminem's last performance at Leeds Festival was 12 years ago in 2001 when Leeds turned three years old - this year the festival turns 15. The festival officially opened today with many revellers having braved overnight downpours to bag themselves a prime spot to watch their favourite bands. Some 87,000 people are expected at the Reading site each day over the Bank Holiday weekend. US rockers Green Day are headlining the main stage at the Berkshire event tonight, with support from System Of A Down, Deftones and Frank Turner. Despite a sunny start to the day for revellers, heavy rain is expected at both Reading and Leeds tonight.
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Holidaymakers were treated to a spellbinding view after swirling mists transformed St Michael's Mount in Cornwall into what looked like Hogwarts, Harry Potter's wizardry school
Summer shows its firsts signs of turning into autumn as low cloud hangs in the valley above Castleton, seen from Winnats Pass, in the Derbyshire, Peak District
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Summer shows its firsts signs of turning into autumn as low cloud hangs in the valley above Castleton, seen from Winnats Pass, in the Derbyshire, Peak District
An autumnal mist descends over Derbyshire, as the seasons can be seen slowly changing
Sean Penston, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: 'There will be low-key heavy downpours which will affect both sites, from tonight through to tomorrow morning. 'It will be unsettled on Saturday in both areas but will gradually become drier, with some sunshine later in the day. 'Sunday will be largely dry - but there is still the chance of a shower or two.' Temperatures in Reading are expected to hit a maximum of 26C (78.8F) today, with 25C (77F) the highest forecast for Leeds. Tomorrow, Reading will see temperatures between 18C (64.4F) and 20C (68F), with 16C-18C (60.8F-64.4F) in Leeds. Since the Reading site opened on Wednesday there have been 20 arrests, Thames Valley Police said.
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A total of 26 offences have been reported, including 13 thefts, 10 drugs offences, one public order offence, one possession of a bladed article and one voyeurism offence. As people head out on the road to make the most of their long weekend, commuters on their getaway faced severe delays today after an eight-vehicle pile-up caused a road to be closed for seven hours.
Revellers arrive for weekend of music at Leeds Festival
A bit of mud won't stop them! Festival goers Rebecca Henderson, 20, Annmarie Shannon, 22 and Helen Welburne, 22 walking through the mud at Leeds Festival
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A pair of gallant young men carry their female friends over the muddy fields - although the gentleman on the right looks like he's already regretting his offer
A sea of tents: Thousands of music fans from all over the country have come together to see the likes of Eminem, Green Day and Biffy Clyro during the three day event
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Ready to rock! Festival goers are already mucky as they traipse across the sloppy conditions - but that doesn't stop them enjoying themselves
Stocked up: Attendees look fresh and bright-eyed as they head into Reading Festival - but will probably end up looking very different by the end of the raucous long weekend
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Camping community: Tents have already been pitched at Reading Festival, as people begin enjoying themselves
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Despite a sunny start to the day for revellers, heavy rain is expected at both Reading and Leeds tonight
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It's off to a wild start: One man crowdsurfs as the audience watches New Found Glory on the Main Stage, on day one of the Reading Festival
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The festival officially opened today with many revellers having braved overnight downpours to bag themselves a prime spot to watch their favourite bands
A festival goer dives into the mud on the first day of the Leeds Festival , which attracts crowds of 80,00 people
A lorry had jack-knifed and shed some of its load of tyres after colliding into a broken down car and this then caused a Vauxhall Astra to overturn, police said. Five other vehicles then crashed into either the Astra or the lorry on the A3 carriageway, between Ockham and Ripley, Surrey, at about 11.30pm yesterday. The lorry driver, a man aged in his 40s, had to be cut from his cab by fire crews after suffering leg injuries and abdominal pain. He was assessed and treated at the scene before being rushed to St George's Hospital, in Tooting. There were also a number of minor injuries as a result of the multi-vehicle crash. The stretch of road was re-opened by police at 6.30am today, however knock on effects continued to delay journeys.
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This real-time map shows the rainy conditions that are affecting the western parts of the UK
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Newest Oldest Best rated Worst rated View all Young girls are so fat these days - Size 6 , England, 23/8/2013 17:32 Click to rate Report abuse Hunter Wellies, denim cut offs and floral vest again. Lemmings. Festivals used to be full of colour, creativity and fun! - BeeRagley , Emeraldcity, 23/8/2013 17:32 Click to rate Report abuse How many people do we reckon have put in a day's work today? Very few by the looks of it. - BerlingtonBertie , Leeds, United Kingdom, 23/8/2013 17:32 Click to rate Report abuse We don't all live in the South East DM... - BerlingtonBertie , Leeds, United Kingdom, 23/8/2013 17:31 Click to rate Report abuse get your thermals out gas and electric will soar as nobody used it for months - alli , belfast, United Kingdom, 23/8/2013 17:27 Click to rate Report abuse I was stuck in this- the caravan was not in fire- it was the range rover pulling was burnt out - miss happy , London, uk, 23/8/2013 17:26 Click to rate Report abuse The weather maps only show rain on Saturday? So are they wrong then? - ness , bucks, 23/8/2013 17:22 Click to rate Report abuse Bet you would want to enjoydrivingagain a lot more, if you want to never stop at an interchange. When was the last time you did that? Imagine driving north south east or west at the posted speed and never stopping or slowing! So how long would the trip take then? You drive at the posted speed + 10% and dont slow or stop? That's Liquid Flow Free Flow Traffic Interchange in the 21st Century solution ..so the jams wouldn't happen! - Jozef Goj , Richmond NSW, Australia, 23/8/2013 17:22 Click to rate Report abuse Please fat girls, do not keep wearing shorts and wellies to festivals. A You look gross B Its not new anymore. Thanks. - irwin , Gravesend, 23/8/2013 17:19 Click to rate Report abuse Stay on the M25! We dont you city folk in our countryside thank you! - Laura , Liverpool, United Kingdom, 23/8/2013 17:17 Click to rate Rating 2 Rating (0) Rating (0) Rating (0) Rating 1 Rating (0) Rating (0) Rating (0) Rating 1 Rating (0)
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