Steam enthusiasts head for fair

Hundreds of thousands of people attend the fair every year

Thousands of people are expected to attend the opening day of an annual steam fair.

The Great Dorset Steam Fair, held at Tarrant Hinton, runs from Wednesday until Sunday and normally attracts more than 200,000 people.

Dorset County Council is providing an official site for gypsies and travellers during the event.

Police are warning motorists in the area to allow more time for their journey over the next few days.