Storm Austen forces cancellation of outdoor markets

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Storm Austen has prompted the cancellation of outdoor markets in Newcastle and South Shields this weekend.

Storm Austen has prompted the cancellation of outdoor markets across north-east England this weekend. Newcastle City Council has cancelled the Quayside Market, which was scheduled for Sunday 25 October, citing safety concerns. The council said 60mph gusts are forecast and the cancellation was made 'in the interests of the safety of staff, traders and members of the public'.

South Shields Market has similarly been cancelled as wind speeds are forecast to exceed 40mph. Both markets are held outdoors and vulnerable to severe weather conditions. The cancellations reflect the arrival of Storm Austen across the UK, with adverse weather potentially leading to other cancellations throughout the region.

How it is being reported

• Quayside Market cancelled in Newcastle as 60mph winds forecast for this weekendOrganisers of the Quayside Market in Newcastle have called off this weekend's event as high winds are forecastChronicleLive · 22 Oct, 11:46
• South Shields Market cancelled as Storm Austen brings strong windsSouth Shields Market has been cancelled this weekend due to concerns over weather as Storm Austen arrives in the UK, with wind speeds forecast to exceed 40mph.Shields Gazette · 22 Oct, 11:30

In this story: Storm Austen · Newcastle · South Shields · Newcastle City Council

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