Christmas, Storm Bert

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.
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 switch-on at the Cheltenham Brewery, cladding from the nearby Premier Inn blew down and landed on a car. Reuben Spence, who was at the scene, said people had been in the car at the time and fire crews were at the scene.
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 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.
Egremont Winter Wonderland cancelled due to Storm Bert
A POPULAR Christmas event was cancelled as Storm Bert hit the county at the weekend. Egremont Christmas Wonderland, which was due to take place on Sunday, had to be called off due to the severe weather conditions. Organisers said high winds meant the gazebos and stage could not be intalled and some of the acts were unable to get to Egremont.
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 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.
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 - changes to Great Grimsby Christmas event this weekend
We have the luxury of some big indoor spaces in the town centre, which means we can carry on. I hope people will come down, enjoy the event, and get into the spirit of Christmas!'
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.
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Storm Bert causes 'beautiful' shops to be destroyed as flood water ravages small town
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