Christmas, Storm Bert

Storm Bert halts Christmas lights switch-ons
A number of Christmas lights switch-on events have been cancelled as Storm Bert is set to reach the south of England on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to sweep in with yellow Met Office warnings in place.
Storm Bert forces closure of Christmas in Cambridge festive village on Parker’s Piece
The Christmas in Cambridge festive village on Parker’s Piece was closed on Sunday (24 November) due to the high winds. The gates were shut, with signs outside apologising for the inconvenience and offering ticket holders who had booked one of the attractions the option of a refund or rescheduling.
Storm Bert fails to get the better of Grimsby’s Christmas celebrations
Storm Bert may have brought misery to much of the country yesterday (Saturday, November 23) but it did not halt the Great Grimsby Christmas Festival in its tracks.
Storm Bert causes Christmas plans to change
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England.Events have been adjusted, with a Christmas lights switch-on postponed and plans to move activities indoors.
Storm Bert: Herefordshire town's Sunday Christmas market CANCELLED
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. It was expected to offer more than 40 stalls and vendors selling a range of goods.
In pictures: Crowds brave Storm Bert for Preston Christmas Lights Switch On
Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On has welcomed in the festive season for the city. A huge crowd gathered for the event at the Flag Market yesterday
Storm Bert causes changes to Christmas festival
The threat of stormy weather over the weekend has caused a Christmas event to change its plans.Organisers of the Great Grimsby Christmas on Saturday said a stage in the town's St James' Square would not be put up due to Storm Bert.
Storm Bert: Christmas light switch-on featuring East 17 CANCELLED due to weather
A HEREFORDSHIRE town has cancelled its Christmas market event due to Storm Bert. The switch on event for Swindon's town centre Christmas lights has been postponed as the town braces for a heavy storm. Storm Bert will hit the UK tomorrow (November 23) and bring heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Bert: Banbury Christmas Market cancelled after damage
Banbury Victorian Christmas market is the latest event cancellation as Storm Bert continues to cause disruptions in Oxfordshire.
Christmas lights switch-on cancelled due to storm
A town's official Christmas lights switch-on has been cancelled due to the expected arrival of Storm Bert. Redcar's Illumination Parade was set to take place on Sunday but has been scrapped due to the impending bad weather.
Storm Bert forces cancellation of Perth's Christmas lights switch-on festivities
Perth’s Christmas Lights Switch-On events have been cancelled due to stormy weather. Perth and Kinross Council said the Met Office yellow warning for strong winds meant there was a risk to public safety from large structures like the stage.
Festive events and travel disrupted by Storm Bert
Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England. During a Christmas lights ...
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Sussex: Storm Bert caused absolute chaos over the weekend
Storm Bert caused chaos with town Christmas trees blown down and shoppers delayed by scaffolding affected by the high winds.
Huge Welsh Christmas attraction closes after one day due to storm Bert
The Facebook page Christmas at Bute Park shared a post detailing the reason behind the decision, explaining: "Due to a flood ...
Storm Bert latest: Major incident declared as 'devastating' flooding hits South Wales
A number of weather warnings are in place today, with the Met Office predicting flooding and strong wind gusts. A major ...
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Severe weather warning sees Christmas lights switch-on in King’s Lynn cancelled and leads to scaled-down event in Downham Market
Storm Bert has been wreaking havoc across the country all weekend now it has led to the cancellation of today’s Christmas ...
Weather warnings in place amid storm disruption
Wind gusts reached 74.9 mph in parts of the south as Storm Bert swept the country. The speeds, recorded at the Needles off ...
Storm Bert latest: 'Danger to life' warning as Met Office says communities could be cut off by floods
A number of weather warnings are in place today, with the Met Office predicting flooding and strong wind gusts. A ...
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Storm Bert back for more after leaving three killed and thousands without power
A number of Christmas lights switch-on events have been cancelled today because of Storm Bert. The festive events have ...