Storm Boelo forces further Merseyside closures

News imagePress Association Visitors walk through a brightly illuminated inflatable art installation at Liverpool's River of Light festival at night. The installation features large, glowing pink and white figuresPress Association
The River of Light festival features 13 illuminated artworks across Liverpool's waterfront and city centre

More attractions and events across Merseyside are continuing to announce closures due to Storm Boelo, which is due to hit the region.

A yellow weather warning is in place across Merseyside and is expected to remain until 23:00 BST on Sunday 25 October.

Liverpool City Council has now confirmed Saturday's River of Light event is cancelled. It is the second night in a row the event will not have taken place due to safety.

The free River of Light festival features 13 illuminated artworks across Liverpool's waterfront and city centre, which were scheduled to be lit each evening from 17:00 to 21:00 until 1 November.

News imagePress Association Night photo of "Dream Herd" by Australian design studio Amigo & Amigo features a flock of illuminated sheepPress Association
River of Light features illuminated artworks across Liverpool, but the festival's opening two nights have been cancelled because of severe weather

Organisers have advised visitors to check its social media channels on Sunday 25 October for further updates.

Elsewhere in the region, Knowsley Safari Park has announced the site will be closed on Sunday 25 October "due to high winds". Customers are advised to contact the park directly for any refunds.

Liverpool Cathedral will also remain closed to general visitors on Sunday.

News imageGeograph Exterior view of Liverpool Cathedral on a clear, sunny day. A leafy green tree partially obscures the right-hand side of the building, with a bright blue sky overhead.Geograph
Liverpool Cathedral will remain closed to general visitors on Sunday because of Storm Boelo, but scheduled services will continue

Liverpool Cathedral said its decision to remain closed on Sunday followed a further safety assessment.

All tours and visitor activities have been cancelled, but scheduled services will continue in the Lady Chapel, with special access arrangements for worshippers.

The cathedral said it expected to reopen for general visiting on Monday 26 October, but urged people to check for updates before travelling.

You can follow live updates from across the UK as Storm Boelo hits here

Other cancellations include Saturday's Lark Lane Farmers and Craft Market and Tuebrook Market and Car Boot Sale, while football fixtures on council-owned grass pitches have been called off over the weekend.

The Met Office said Storm Boelo would bring heavy rain and strengthening winds, with possible travel disruption, power cuts and damage from flying debris

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