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We're off! Millions on the move as bank holiday begins but go West if you want to see some sunshine say forecasters London, the South East and East Anglia are likely to be hit with rain over Saturday and Sunday Severe flooding in Cornwall triggered by spring tides submerges cars beneath water Miles of traffic queues on M25 after caravan fire closes four lanes anti-clockwise Millions of people were on the move this evening as the Bank Holiday getaway began with forecasters predicting the best of the sunshine in the West. But one of Britain's busiest roads is already jampacked after a caravan fire caused four lanes to close. The incident on the M25's anticlockwise lanes caused traffic to queue between J8 A217 (Reigate) and J7 M23, congestion to J9 A243 / A244 / B2430 (Leatherhead). Scroll down for video The scene on the M25 between Junctions 9 and 8 on the anti-clockwise carriageway at 3pm this afternoon after a caravan fire closed the motorway leaving drivers stranded with long 12 mile tailbacks Revellers enjoy the music and good weather on the opening day at Reading Festival Bathers, sun-worshippers and school children enjoyed the return of the warm weather on Shanklin beach in the Isle of Wight Taking to the sea: People enjoyed a cool dip on the Isle of Wight, canoeing and paddling on pedalo Shanklin beach was packed with people enjoying the weather, as the Bank Holiday promised fine spells of weather for the west of the country The forecaster said the warmest places will be from Devon and Cornwall, through Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Wales, and up into Cumbria and the western half of Scotland Motorists who were keen to begin their holidays early sat outside of their cars as traffic ground to a halt. Many are hoping that the last Bank Holiday of the summer will bring some good weather before autumn sets in. As millions began their travels to enjoy breaks and holidays, forecasters said London, the South East and East Anglia are likely to be hit with rain over Saturday and Sunday, so those looking for sunshine over the long weekend should go west. Matt Dobson, a forecaster for MeteoGroup, said the weather would be divided down the country: 'It's really an east-west split in the weather on Saturday, where west is definitely best. 'In England, Wales and Scotland there will be sunny spells and generally dry weather in western areas, whereas in eastern areas it will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain.' More... Invasion of the flying ants: Billions of the insects have been taking to the skies after humid end to the summer Secret beaches for late summer sun: Top five undiscovered bays in the South West The forecaster said the warmest places will be from Devon and Cornwall, through Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Wales, and up into Cumbria and the western half of Scotland. Temperatures will reach highs of 20C (68F) or 21C (70F). In Northern Ireland it will be a dry morning with some rain moving in over the afternoon. 'It's not looking brilliant for the South East on Sunday,' Mr Dobson said. Traffic on the M25 between Junction 9-10 in Surrey following an earlier caravan fire with tailbacks for over 12 miles A caravan fire is causing chaos on the anti-clockwise M25, prompting frustrated motorists decided to sit outside their cars rather than wait inside them Bank holiday traffic queuing on the M25 towards the Dartford Bridge and Tolls before junction 1a from Kent to Essex anti- clockwise This road traffic map shows the extent of the road delays that are already stacking up as the Bank Holiday begins WISH I WASN'T HERE - BRIGHTON IS BRITAIN'S MOST 'HATED' RESORT Brighton has been voted the worst holiday resort in the UK because holidaymakers hate its trendiness. The seaside city, famed for it's 'right-on' and liberal attitude, came top of a list of the worst seaside resorts in the UK in a poll of more than 2,500 people today. More run-down and 'chavvy' seaside resorts such as Blackpool, Skegness and Torquay all trumped Brighton in the poll, which asked 'Which is the worst UK holiday resort?'. The poll, for travel advice website Real Holiday Reports, put Brighton at the top with 40 per cent of the overall vote. Among the top reasons why holidaymakers hated Brighton included its trendiness, awful parking, clubbers in garish outfits, and how locals have a 'chip on their shoulder' about being called 'London-on-sea'. 'It's going to be wet and cloudy with a north easterly wind with further showers or heavier spells of rain.'