A number of Christmas lights switch-on events have been cancelled as Storm Bert is set to reach the south of England on Saturday. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to sweep in with yellow Met Office warnings in place.

The impending Storm Bert has claimed another Christmas lights switch-on which has now been cancelled due to "safety reasons".

EVENTS and outdoor venues are being forced to announce cancellations as Storm Bert hits Dorset. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings for Dorset, for both rain and wind, expecting to last until late evening on Sunday, November 24.

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place as Storm Bert hits the West of England.Events have been adjusted, with a Christmas lights switch-on postponed and plans to move activities indoors.

Perth’s Christmas Lights Switch-On events have been cancelled due to stormy weather. Perth and Kinross Council said the Met Office yellow warning for strong winds meant there was a risk to public safety from large structures like the stage.

The Christmas light switch-on in Newark-on-Trent has been cancelled due to the imminent Storm Bert. The switch-on, which was due to take place this Sunday (November 24), has now been postponed to Sunday,

The threat of stormy weather over the weekend has caused a Christmas event to change its plans.Organisers of the Great Grimsby Christmas on Saturday said a stage in the town's St James' Square would not be put up due to Storm Bert.

A popular Christmas lights switch-on has been cancelled as a storm is expected to sweep in. Dazzling Christmas lights will not illuminate Romsey tomorrow, the town council has confirmed. The adverse weather forecast for the weekend – including heavy gusts of 50mph -= sparked safety concerns.