Warning issued after huge rockfall on Dorset beach

People are being warned to stay away from a stretch of Dorset coastline following a rockfall.

Dorset Council has issued the warning on Thursday 17 December after a huge rockfall at Hive Beach in Burton Bradstock.

In a statement, it said: "Our rangers are on the scene and are assessing the rockfall and coastal path on the cliffs above.

"Please stay away."

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