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Birmingham's Platinum Jubilee event moved indoors due to rain forecast

The venue for Birmingham's Platinum Jubilee party has been moved indoors due to torrential rain forecasts.

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The event in Victoria Square has been called off today

All of the Victoria Square performances have been moved to the Loft Bar & Kitchen near The Arcadian today due to the heavy rain forecasts.

Event organiser Visit Birmingham initially said it were scrapping the final events including games and performances, but was able to relocate some activities after running four days of entertainment to mark the royal milestone.

It comes as the Met Office has urged travellers to take care on the roads as rain continues.

A Twitter post stated: "Due to the torrential rain forecasted to be with us all day today, we've taken the decision to cancel today's live event in Victoria Square.

"We've had a wonderful three days celebrating the #Platinum Jubilee with you this weekend.

"We're really sorry we couldn't stretch to the four days as planned, but the British weather has been naughty."