It was touch and go as to whether or not firework displays would go ahead across Dorset tonight. 

Heavy rain and strong winds throughout the day threatened to make Bonfire Night a washout. 

Displays in Dorchester and Charmouth were cancelled due to bad weather. 

Luckily, a number of events were able to continue. 

Thousands of people gathered on Weymouth beach and along the seafront to catch a dazzling display organised by Weymouth Town Council.
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  • Weymouth fireworks Picture: Martin Lea

The fun kicked off at 4pm with a family funfair on the Pavilion forecourt along with stalls on the seafront. 

A giant beach bonfire was lit at 7.40pm, followed by the firework display over Weymouth Bay at 8pm.

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  • Bonfire on Weymouth Beach Photo: AFEXPhotography/ Dorset Camera Club

Rain cleared up in time for a spectacular show. 

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  • Weymouth fireworks Photo: Martin Lea

To the west of the county, crowds gathered at Bridport Leisure Centre for the rugby club's amazing display, while thousands of people watched the sky flicker above the Cobb, Lyme Regis, from the safety of Langmoor and Lister Gardens. 
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  • Fireworks over the Cobb, Lyme Regis  Picture: Andy Potter Photography