The increase comes amid a decline in footfall in UK high streets

Police say a female suspect assaulted a stall worker after being challenged over payment.

SKATE Bournemouth and Seventa Events, who ran the ice rink and market, are to join forces.

Shoppers prefer a location where they can "eat, drink and socialise".

Outside the market hit by a speeding car, Germans complain about security and their politicians.

The BBC's Bethany Bell reports from the empty Magdeburg market, on what should be one of the busiest nights of the season.

The market says it was advised no changes are needed to its "robust" security procedures.

Swindon Christmas Market has been branded 'extremely depressing' by residents and criticised by stallholders