Market cancelled over Storm Benjamin concerns

The market runs in the town centre every Thursday

An East Yorkshire market has been cancelled due to concerns about Storm Benjamin.

A post on the Discover Driffield Facebook page said "the safety of our traders and visitors is paramount".

The market, which runs every Thursday, sees about 20 stalls in the town centre.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings with heavy rainfall and winds of up to 60 mph (97 km/h) predicted.

The Discover Driffield site, which is run by the town council, said the decision was made with a "heavy heart".

"We know how disappointing this is for all our traders and visitors and we don't like to let you down but safety must come first," the post said.

Storm Benjamin, named by the French meteorological service Métoé France, is expected to hit the UK from Wednesday evening.

A warning for wind on Thursday is in place from 03:00 until 23:59 BST covering the east of England from Brighton up to Scarborough.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said: "It is worth noting that there is a greater than usual uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of this low-pressure system.

"So the public should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as the situation evolves, with adjustments to the forecasts likely at short notice."

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