Storm Bert, Christmas lights

Lights switch-on cancelled due to Storm Bert winds
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 and West Norfolk Council Borough Council said it took the decision "due to the current yellow weather warning and strong windy conditions".
25ft Christmas tree up in Penzance ahead of Storm Bert
Penzance was able to put up its 25ft Christmas tree just in time before the arrival of Storm Bert. The Cornish-grown tree was secured into position on Friday morning, in front of the statue of Humphry Davy in the town centre. It comes ahead of the Christmas lights switch-on this Saturday.
Flooding following Storm Bert brings UK traffic chaos
Hundreds of homeowners in England and Wales were battling floodwaters Monday morning after the second major storm of the winter brought widespread disruption to the U.K.
Anger as Storm Bert leaves trail of destruction
People in south Wales have expressed anger about what they say is a lack of preparation for Storm Bert, after large parts of the country were devastated by heavy rain over the weekend. In Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf,
Bournemouth gardens devastated by Storm Bert as high winds down trees
STORM Bert has left devastation in its wake after 60mph winds tore down trees in Bournemouth town centre. Visitors this morning were greeted by the sight of trees torn down and parts of Christmas Tree Wonderland damaged.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Homes and businesses count the cost of Storm Bert flooding - live updates
People across Wales are today picking up the pieces after devastating flooding hit homes, businesses and sports facilities during Storm Bert. There is expected to be continuing disruption on Monday ...
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Essex Christmas market: dad is knocked out in storm
Dad Matt Mason, 45, has been left with a concussion and cuts to his head after being hit by a sandbag which was being used to hold one of ...
Storm Bert halts or scales back Christmas events
Christmas light switch-on events have been, cancelled, postponed or scaled back as Storm Bert is expected to ...
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Pictures: Droitwich braves Storm Bert for light switch on
HEAVY rain and strong winds did not deter residents in Droitwich from putting on a show for their annual Christmas Light Switch On. Droitwich residents had eagerly awaited news about the event this ...
Storm Bert fails to get the better of Grimsby’s Christmas celebrations
Storm Bert may have brought misery to much of the country yesterday (Saturday, November 23) but it did not halt the Great ...
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Oxford: Broad Street Christmas market delayed by Storm Bert
City council spokesman Tony Ecclestone said: "Following monitoring of the weather and the site, the Christmas in Broad Street event opened on Sunday at lunchtime. After the rain stopped today, the ...
Storm Bert latest: Flood sirens sound as holiday park evacuated; new weather warning issued
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts remain in place across the UK after Storm Bert hit at the weekend, with a new yellow ...