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Police are warning motorists not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs following a spate of arrests in the Eden area. 

Staff from eight animal welfare charities* who make up the Appleby Horse Project are making their final preparations for next week’s Fair in the Cumbrian town. 

Cumbria Police is urging motorists to drive with caution and to expect to encounter slow-moving traffic in and around Cumbria this weekend and into next week, ahead of the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair.

The Multi Agency Coordinating Group (MASCG) for Appleby Horse Fair has published an updated Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for this year’s Fair.

A prolonged period of dry weather has raised animal welfare concerns and prompted a “Don’t arrive too soon” message for this year’s Appleby Horse Fair from the RSPCA.

Trading Standards are again asking traders at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair to check that the goods they sell are genuine and safe for consumers.

Cumbria Constabulary is working tirelessly alongside partner agencies and forces as the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair approaches.

The public drop-in meeting will be held at Appleby Public Hall, from 5pm to 8pm on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

To improve engagement prior to this year’s gathering, agencies from the Multi-Agency Strategic Coordination Group (MASCG) are holding a community drop-in event on Wednesday 14th May 2025 between 5pm and 8pm at Appleby Public Hall.

With the 2025 Appleby Horse Fair a little over a month away, Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being reminded of the importance of planning ahead and not arriving too soon.