Bolton Food Festival Traders Left Without Stalls After Storm Damage

Traders at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival were left without stalls after Storm Lilian caused significant damage. Sarah Aspden, a trader from Blackburn, was devastated to find her stall destroyed and unable to participate in the festival. She had invested time and effort in preparing for the event, and the damage left her feeling frustrated. The council confirmed that extensive damage to the festival site meant there were not enough gazebos available for all traders. The festival was delayed by a day due to the storm. The council urged attendees to support the remaining traders in the artisan market despite the setbacks.