This year's Mid-Lent fairs in Grantham and Stamford have been cancelled as part of efforts to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.

The decision to cancel the popular annual fairs was taken jointly by South Kesteven District Council, working in association with event organisers, the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain.

SKDC Leader Coun Kelham Cooke said: "SKDC and the Showmen's Guild have jointly taken the decision to cancel this year's Mid-Lent fairs in both Stamford and Grantham as the safety of all our residents must come first."

The fair was due in Grantham from Sunday March 29 until Wednesday April1 and in Stamford from Monday March 23 to Saturday March 28.

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