A HEREFORDSHIRE town has cancelled its Christmas market event due to Storm Bert.
The market was due to take place on Sunday (November 24), ahead of the town's Christmas lights switch-on.
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It was expected to offer more than 40 stalls and vendors selling a range of goods.
A spokesperson for Ledbury Town Council said it is with sincere regret that they announce the cancellation as a result of health and safety concerns.
"Despite our anticipation for improved weather conditions by tomorrow afternoon, it seems unlikely that the rain and winds will subside significantly," the spokesperson said.
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"Therefore, we have decided to cancel the market and instead host a brief event under the Market House. This gathering will include a limited number of entertainers and will focus on the ceremonial lighting of the lights.
"We are currently refining a reduced programme of entertainment and will share more information as soon as it is finalized. Please stay tuned to our social media channels for the latest updates.
"We would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at the revised schedule of events, which we expect to begin at 3.30 pm tomorrow (Sunday, November 24), leading up to the lights switch-on at 5.00 pm."
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