Christmas markets

Edinburgh's Christmas ice rink axed after almost 30 years

The winter attraction will not be in the city this year after concerns over city centre access and funding.

Traders say the decision is understandable but means some small businesses will lose an opportunity.

Festive markets will return to Sheffield city centre, with an ice rink, big wheel and snow slide.

The Assembly House hopes no-one will lose any money or personal information to scammers.

The festival will have Christmas-themed retail huts, entertainment and a fairground, a council says.

Seasonal charges are one of several options being opened up to public consultation until 3 November.

The market is back for seven weeks - but the layout will be different this year, say organisers.

Leeds Christmas market will have the usual selection of bars and food plus a few surprises.

Discount deals website Itison said there was not enough demand to "confidently take the event forward"