Thousands head to Appleby Horse Fair

Thousands of people have attended Europe's largest annual gypsy and traveller fair.

Police have praised everyone involved in the event.

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Police are urging drivers to be careful. Credit: ITV Border

Police are urging motorists to take extra care around caravans and horse drawn vehicles as this year's Appleby Horse Fair comes to a close.

Many gypsies, travellers and visitors to the town are now leaving Appleby, and drivers are being warned to slow down.

The charity gave out a number of warnings to people at the Appleby Horse Fair, for "overworking" their horses in the hot weather.

The Appleby Horse Fair. Credit: ITV Border

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Europe's largest annual fair for gypsies and travellers got underway last week, and runs until Wednesday 8 June.

Cumbria Police have praised everyone involved in this year's Appleby Horse Fair, which runs until 8 June.

See some of the best photographs of this year's Appleby Horse Fair, the biggest annual fair for gypsies and travellers in Europe.

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The charity gave out a number of warnings to people at the Appleby Horse Fair, for "overworking" their horses in the hot weather.
Police praise gypsies, travellers, visitors and locals

Cumbria Police have praised everyone involved in this year's Appleby Horse Fair, which runs until 8 June.