POLICE are urging drivers to stay off the roads unless journeys are absolutely essential after heavy snow falls in the Abergavenny area.

The plea comes as Abergavenny Food Festival announces that it has ‘reluctantly’ decided to cancel today’s (Sunday) Christmas Fair.

In a statement the organisers said, “We’ve unfortunately had to take the decision to cancel today’s Christmas Fair. We’re very disappointed but due to extreme weather conditions traders and staff can’t reach us and it isn’t safe to go ahead. Police are advising everybody not to travel unless necessary.”

Pre-booked tickets will be refunded from Monday but with no dates available before Christmas the event, which takes three months to organise, cannot be re-scheduled.