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Appleby Horse Fair

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Lara Houlden, 29, loves the gathering of gypsies and travellers so much that she travelled from Lincoln to Cumbria for the annual celebration.
Shocking images show thousands of pieces of litter visible as well as plastic crates and cardboard boxes thrown across the site.
About 10,000 people from the Gypsy and traveller community are expected to attend this year's gathering in Appleby, Cumbria, along with 30,000 visitors between June 6 and 12.
A fire broke out at Appleby Horse Fair in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, on Saturday, engulfing a tent, stall and van in flames as firefighters worked to tackle the blaze.
Connor Hamer was issued a letter by Cumbria Police telling him not to attend as intelligence they had received suggesting he may be involved in 'issues of disorder.'
Equestrian rider Martina Wright has caused fury among campaigners by advising horse owners to ride their mounts into the river even if they can't swim.
Tyson Fury posted a clip of the red, green and gold carriage on his Instagram story last night - sparking further excitement he might be on his way to Appleby Horse Fair.
Locals are used to the disruption that comes with the annual Appleby Horse Fair, but are bracing themselves for trouble as thousands of travellers start to arrive in the town.
The six-day event, which takes place every year, sees as many as 10,000 people flock to Appleby, Westmorland, for a fair featuring horse riding, horse trading and traditional music.
Villages are being turned into fortresses ahead of Europe's biggest gypsy gathering - but this year the chaos has already begun.

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