WINTER gales have grounded Bury's flying black pudding.

The 20ft balloon publicising the town's famous market has been put into storage until fairer weather breaks.

The balloon, launched in November, flew over the market hall to advertise the £5 million market refurbishment due to be completed in the early summer.

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