This is incorrect. The fair will be open both on Monday April 8, from 5.30am-6pm and Tuesday April 9, from 8am-4pm as planned.
• As a mark of respect for the passing of the Queen Mother, Sotheby’s sale of furniture and decorations, scheduled for 10.30am at Olympia on April 9, will now take place at 2pm.
Newark is on for both days
THE organisers of next week’s Newark fair have been receiving calls from traders and buyers, who have heard that the event will only be open for one day because of the Queen Mother’s funeral on Tuesday.