Storm Ashley: Great South Run cancelled over safety concerns

Forecast of high winds and rain leads to cancellation of event that was due to take place in Portsmouth on Sunday

High winds and rain expected from Storm Ashley have caused organisers to cancel the Great South Run, which was due to take place on Sunday.

Great Run, which organises the annual 10-mile race in Portsmouth, said it had been monitoring weather conditions and they haven't improved to a point where we can safely stage Sunday's event".