Manchester market event cancelled following Storm Darragh weather warnings

The organisers behind a popular Manchester night market in the city centre have been forced to cancel its next events this weekend following weather warnings from the Met Office.

Storm Darragh is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to most of the UK including Manchester, with a weather warning in force for the entirety of Saturday (December 7).

The warnings are also set to continue into Sunday, with the possibility of road and bridge closures due to "impacts from falling trees".

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As a result of the warnings issued, the Manchester Made Market, which had been due to take place at New Jackson in Deansgate Square, has cancelled three days of events.

The night markets, which were to feature a Christmas grotto as well as food and drinks stalls and live music, had originally been set to begin today (December 6) and continue until Sunday (December 8).

More than 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region had been due to take part in the event, featuring a range of food produce, homewares, crafts and other unique Christmas gifts from local businesses.

In a statement, organisers behind the event said the cancellation was ‘regretful’ but was made to ensure the safety of vendors, staff and visitors.

Organisers told the Manchester Evening News: “Due to the upgraded weather warnings issued today (December 6) by the Met Office, we regretfully have to announce the cancellation of the Manchester Made Christmas Market scheduled for this weekend, 6th, 7th, 8thDecember, at New Jackson.

“The safety of our vendors, visitors, staff, and residents is our top priority. With strong winds and heavy rain in the forecast, this decision is the most