Retford’s market visitors were caught off guard by an unexpected downpour on Tuesday. Despite forecasts predicting sunny weather, heavy rain disrupted trading. ‘We weren’t prepared for this,’ said stallholder Michael Evans, who scrambled to protect his goods. The Met Office has since issued an apology for the inaccurate forecast.
Unexpected Downpour Dampens Market Day
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