Winter fair cancelled over Storm Darragh fears

The fair began life in 2005

A popular fair that attracts hundreds to a city street has been cancelled over fears about the impact of Storm Darragh.

Mill Road Winter Fair, which is organised by volunteers and the Mill Road Traders Association, has been running in Cambridge since 2005.

The event, which celebrates one of the city's most diverse and vibrant roads, was expected to take place on Saturday, but was cancelled on Thursday night.

Organisers said with "wind speeds... predicted to reach 60mph, in addition to rain, [we] have taken the difficult decision to cancel".

Performers and stallholders usually line the city road

They said: "The predicted level of wind and rain expected during the fair is above the limits to ensure the safety of our attenders, volunteers, stallholders and other participants such as our parades, stages, buskers and dancers.

"Following a year of planning and the involvement of so many volunteers, community groups and local businesses, this is a bitter disappointment and a huge financial blow, but our first responsibility is to the safety of our beloved Mill Road community."

Storm Darragh is expected to affect much of the UK, and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in Cambridge over the weekend.

Dragons are a regular feature at the annual fair