Outdoor markets cancelled in Ashfield due to storm Gareth

Outdoor markets in Ashfield have been cancelled because of strong winds caused by storm Gareth.
By Jessica Dallison
Published 14th Mar 2019, 10:59 BST
Updated 14th Mar 2019, 12:03 BST
Ashfield markets have been closed.Ashfield markets have been closed.
Ashfield markets have been closed.

Ashfield District Council has made the decision to close Hucknall, Sutton and Kirkby markets on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15.

Storm Gareth’s high winds cause fallen tree on M1A council spokesman said: "The weather forecast for Thursday and Friday is showing wind speeds of up to 49mph in Hucknall, Sutton and Kirkby.

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"With this in mind and as the council has a duty of care for all market users we have regrettably taken the decision to cancel the planned markets.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Yellow warning for wind remains in place for East Midlands on Thursday

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