RHYL Air Show has been called off due to ongoing concerns over the spread of Covid-19.

The hugely popular airshow was due to take place in August with plans to make it "bigger and better than ever" after being cancelled last year.

The cancellation comes as a blow to the town as businesses look to gain footfall over the summer period.

“It is with much regret that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Rhyl Airshow," said Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd. "We appreciate how disappointing this will be for visitors, residents and business, who we are sure will have been looking forward to this year’s show, but public safety has to remain our top priority.

"Despite the frustration of the current circumstances, our commitment to helping Rhyl grow its tourism economy remains a priority.

"Cancellation of the Airshow is of course a huge disappointment, but we are still looking forward to an extremely busy and exciting summer ahead. Rhyl is fast becoming a major crowd puller and the destination of choice, as it has so much offer its visitors now.”

The Rhyl Airshow which would have been in its 12th year, has previously won the Best Crowd Puller Award at the North Wales Tourism Awards. A ‘comeback spectacular’ is now being planned in 2022.

Cllr Hugh Evans, leader of Denbighshire County Council, said: “It is with much regret that we announce the cancellation of this year’s Rhyl Air Show. This has been a difficult decision for Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, and we appreciate the disappointment it will cause. But the safety of our residents and visitors is of paramount importance to Denbighshire County Council.

"Although the Airshow will not be going ahead this year, we are pleased to see the new developments announced recently by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, and are sure they will be an added draw in bringing visitors to the area this summer.

"We believe that even without the Airshow, Rhyl’s growth as a tourism destination will continue throughout 2021. We would like to thank residents, visitors and local businesses for their understanding and we look forward to the return of the Airshow in 2022.”