Colchester's Market has been cancelled on Saturday due to forecast high winds.

The decision was taken after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds on Saturday.

Wind speeds are set to be around 25mph with gusts up to 49mph in Colchester.

A notice said: "With high winds forecast for Saturday, August 10, and in the interests of public safety we have taken the decision to cancel Colchester Market.

"Friday’s market will operate as normal, however."

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