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.
Nelson Christmas Light Switch On beats Storm Bert as thousands enjoy festive spectacle
Thousands of people turned out for a spectacular festive celebration on Saturday, as Nelson beat Storm Bert to get Christmas underway in style.
Storm Bert forces cancellation of Devon Christmas lights switch-on
A Christmas lights switch-on in Devon has been cancelled after the Met Office issued two weather warnings. Storm Bert is expected bring heavy rain and strong winds to the South West over the weekend.
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: West Bromwich Christmas lights switch-on cancelled due to safety reasons
The impending Storm Bert has claimed another Christmas lights switch-on which has now been cancelled due to "safety reasons".
Storm Bert cancels Ledbury Christmas market, November 24
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.
Storm Bert halts or scales back Christmas events
Christmas light switch-on events have been postponed or scaled back as Storm Bert is expected to strike later. Torrential rain is expected and wind gusts of 70mph have been predicted. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for across the country.
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
Hundreds battle Storm Bert for Christmas lights switch on in Brampton
Hundreds of people defied Storm Bert to gather in Brampton for the annual Christmas lights switch on. There had been a doubt whether the weather conditions would cause the event to be cancelled but the event went ahead as planned.
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.
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Storm Bert causes damage to Winter Wonderland Norwich
Winter Wonderland suffered thousands of pounds of damage as Storm Bert battered Norfolk with heavy winds. The extreme weather conditions forced the Christmas attraction at the Norfolk Showground to ...
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 ...
Storm Bert latest: Flood sirens sound as holiday park evacuated; new weather warning issued
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the UK after Storm Bert hit at the weekend, with a new yellow ...
Storm Bert causes 'beautiful' shops to be destroyed as flood water ravages small town
The town has been hit for the second time in four years as "dirty river water" poured into local shops and businesses. Now, ...