EVENTS at the Three Counties Showground have been cancelled in response to the crisis.

The National Vintage Tractor Show and Sale due to take place this weekend is among the victims.

Organisers Howard Pugh, of Ledbury and Kelsey Publishing, issued a statement saying: "It's unfair to expect tractor followers to travel the country to either show, purchase or sell their items, thereby possibly spreading the disease even further".

The Cavalier King Charles dog show set for tomorrow (Saturday) has also been axed, along with the Bridewell Horse Auction, which was to have been held on Tuesday, March 6.

Sunday's antiques fair in the Severn Hall is still on, although straw and disinfectant will be provided for decontamination.