Organisers of a popular farmers' market set to happen this weekend have called off the event, as the region expects to be battered by incoming Storm Ashley. 

This month's Wynyard Farmers' Market, supposed to welcome 25 traders to the ground of Wynyard Hall on Sunday will not go ahead as scheduled over weather concerns. 

The next event market at Wynyard Hall will be the Christmas Fayre, from November 22 to 24.

Organisers at Northern Dales Farmers' Markets said: "Some important information about Wynyard - we have made the difficult decision to cancel this month's visit to Wynyard due to the severe weather warning of high winds, which makes it unsafe to trade. 

"We're sure you will understand we cannot risk the safety of traders or customers. 

"We have some of the best traders and we would love you to support them where possible - many will be at Stokesley on Saturday, so please do come and visit us there."

A Met Office has sent out a raft of weather warnings for wind and rain over the weekend, as Storm Ashley rolls across the UK. The storm was named by the Irish Meteorological Service.

It is expected to initially hit the Republic of Ireland before heading north eastwards to reach the UK on early Sunday morning.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson, said: “Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and West Wales.

“A period of especially strong winds is expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas and an Amber warning for winds has been issued here.

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"More generally 50-60 mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. These strong winds in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption. 

"It is important that people stay up to date with the latest forecast and our warnings.”  

Disruption to transport, including roads, trains, flights and ferries is expected as strong winds blast the North East.