Lions led by donkeys? Reporter, BBC News Online One of the region's most famous festive events has been called off. The Melton Christmas Tree Festival, held at St Mary's in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, is thought to be the largest such display in the UK. WATCH/LISTEN: ON THIS STORY: BBC News Veteran Frank Richards recalls the Xmas truce in 1914: Top World War I stories now: The war to end all wars. Adapted from the book Christmas Truce by Malcolm Brown and Shirley Seaton. little different this year so we can all enjoy it safely and we hope to be back the Christmas Market this year, but I hope everyone will understand the reason

"We fully understand the value of the Bath Christmas Market to the city, but public safety and Topping the UK singles chart is the ultimate goal of most artists. War and revolution in Russia.
"Our message is that Bath is still open, however Christmas will look a for this decision and the early notice we are giving. preventing the spread of Covid-19 has to come first. "The announcement had been made early so organisations and businesses could plan accordingly, they added.Newcastle's huge festive market will not go ahead, but there are hopes for a smaller one.Bath's Christmas market has been cancelled over concerns about the spread of Covid-19.The market, which attracts thousands of people a year to the city, was due to take place between 28 November and 15 December.Chief executive of Visit Bath, Kathryn Davis, said: "It is disappointing that we cannot hold Lexy Oliver from Cheshire takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic.One of the region's most famous festive events has been called off. A statement said: "It is our intention, if conditions allow, to decorate the church in a festive fashion over the Christmas period and we hope you will find the church a welcoming and inspiring place to visit at that time.

BBC News Online's Jayne Douglas investigates. Organisers called it a "sad decision" but fears over a winter spike in cases, along with many volunteers being in high risk groups, had left them no option.

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