The Christmas lights switch-on in King’s Lynn has been called off because of Storm Bert. The event was set to occur on Sunday in Tuesday Market Place, with the main illumination scheduled for 17:00 GMT. King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Council Borough Council stated that the decision was made “due to the current yellow weather warning and strong windy conditions.” Furthermore, activities planned for The Place, which were organized by Discover King’s Lynn & Vancouver Quarter, have also been cancelled, the council added. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Post navigation Storm Bert Triggers Extensive Flooding and Road Closures Lincolnshire Gritters Receive Multi-Faith Blessing