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 Trafford Centre's Tinsel Town Fairground has closed due to the 'extreme weather ', while Tatton Park's Yuletide event has also been cancelled. It comes after a number of Christmas lights switch-on events in and around the city-region have also been called off.