Lights switch-on cancelled due to Storm Bert winds

A night time Christmas light switch-on in King's Lynn, showing a light Christmas tree, light up buildings, people standing bout, a white van, and street lights.Image source, Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events
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The event will no longer go ahead

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A town's Christmas lights switch-on has been cancelled due to Storm Bert.

The event in King's Lynn was due to take place on Sunday in Tuesday Market Place, with the big turn-on at 17:00 GMT.

King's Lynn & West Norfolk Council Borough Council said it took the decision "due to the current yellow weather warning and strong windy conditions".

Activities planned for The Place, organised by Discover King's Lynn & Vancouver Quarter, have also been cancelled, it added.

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