More than a hundred street parties are being planned in the Dorset Council area to mark the Queen's platinum anniversary.

The deadline for temporary street closure orders falls at midnight tonight (Thursday, April 21).

Dorset Council say that so far it has received 101 applications from across the county for parties which involve street closures on either June 2, 3, 4, or 5.

The authority has decided to waive its normal fees for the extended bank holiday but applications have to be in by midnight on April 21 for those who want to physically close their road.

It is thought that many other parties will be taking place, but without the need for road closure orders, using private land, driveways, a front garden or parks.

Said council chairman Val Pothecary: "The Queen's Platinum Jubilee is going to be a very special national event, and we want as many people as possible to take part in the celebrations.

"As well as the more formal and also organised community events that will take place, we're encouraging people to get in the spirit and put on their own local events – it could be as simple as inviting your family and friends for a party in the garden, or a larger community event such as a street party for the neighbourhood."

Further information can be found on the Dorset Council website.