Gala cancelled
The Featherstone Parade and Diamond Jubilee Gala, which was due to take place tomorrow, has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
Flooding: Cancelled events
Various events across the region have been cancelled due to bad weather.
Race for Life events postponed
Race for Life events due to take place in Lincoln and Huddersfield this weekend have been postponed due to forecasted heavy rain. The decision has been taken because of health and safety concerns.
– Helen Webster, Huddersfield Race for Life Event ManagerWe are very sorry for any disappointment and inconvenience caused by the last-minute postponement of Race for Life events in Huddersfield and Lincoln. We hope everyone understands why we have had to do it. We are currently doing our utmost to reschedule this event at a later date.
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Cliffhanger Festival cancelled
Sheffield's outdoor pursuits event, Cliffhanger Festival, has been cancelled due to the weather.
– Sheffield City CouncilUnfortunately, following all the recent rainfall and the forecast for more heavy rain over the next few days, we have been forced to take the decision to cancel this weekend’s Cliffhanger event at Graves Park. However, the British Bouldering Championships will still be going ahead in the big top marquee this weekend. We are disappointed to have to make this decision, as we know that many people were looking forward to the event, but staff and public safety must always be our main concern in these cases.
Huddersfield Race for Life called off
The Race for Life in Huddersfield due to be held at the Leeds Road Playing Fields on Sunday has been postponed due to bad weather. A new date will be confirmed shortly.
Sharrow Festival cancelled
The organisers of the Sharrow Festival in Sheffield have announced the event has been cancelled. This is due to the festival site at Mount Pleasant Park being unusable for vehicles an the public.
Lincoln Race for Life postponed
The Race for Life even due to take place on Sunday 8 July at the Lincolnshire Showground has been postponed. This is due to the bad weather and new date will be confirmed soon.