Article: Weather forces steam rally cancellation for first time in 53 years ; Atrocious weather has forced the cancellation of one of Cornwall's most popular events for the first time in its 53-year history.

Atrocious weather has forced the cancellation of one of Cornwall's most popular events for the first time in its 53-year history.

The West of England Steam Rally was due to take place on August 15, 16 and 17 at its regular showground at St Agnes. However, the event, which usually attracts crowds of up to 25,000 people, has been called off because the fields are waterlogged.

Simon Tonkin, chairman of the rally committee, said it was a tough, but necessary decision.

"The ground is so ...

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