A POLICE boss is urging people across Dorset to continue to follow the Covid-19 restrictions.

The country remains in full national lockdown, meaning people are being asked to stay at home and only leave for a limited number of reasonable excuses including shopping for basic necessities - such as going to work and to exercise locally.

On Sunday more than 100 vehicles had to be turned around due to the sheer volume of traffic in Lulworth. In total 31 people were reported for breaching the travel rules over a five-hour period.

Assistant chief constable, Sam de Reya said: “While people are allowed to leave home to exercise, the Government is asking the public to stay local when doing so.

"This means staying in your village or town and not travelling further to other areas because you’d like to visit your favourite beauty spot.

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"No matter how challenging it may be, it is really important for everyone to continue to follow the rules over the coming months.

"We all have a responsibility to stick to the restrictions to ensure that we can move forward and not have to take a step back."