Doubt over the future of Keighley’s street markets
Bradford Council has been accused of “not being interested in Keighley” after it was revealed funding could be axed for the town’s popular street markets.
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Athens: Striking market vendors hand out 20 tons of free food
Athens – Market stall vendors staging a 24-hour-strike in Greece on Wednesday, set up their stalls in Athens to hand out 20 tons of free food.
Live bomb found in squid at market
A fishmonger in China was gutting a squid for a customer when his knife hit an eight-inch live bomb.
Oja ’ba Market: Where You Can’t Find Good Toilet When Pressed
To avoid contracting diseases, many would naturally seek to return home to answer the call of nature as accessing a public toilet, let alone a hygienic one can be far-fetched.
Indonesia’s Traditional Markets to Get Overhaul Amid Safety Fears
The government is looking to revamp its traditional markets, admitting that 95 percent are unhygienic and could contribute to the spread of diseases, including avian flu.
Non-paying stallholders to be booted out
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will terminate contracts with 64 stallholders who have not paid rent for their pitches in Chatuchak Market.
Shipping containers whet entrepreneurs’ appetites
A string of orange and yellow market stalls decorates the southeast corner of Dundas and Bathurst streets, where vendors offer everything from crêpes to T-shirts to bicycle repairs.
Children’s market a success
More than 30 children got up bright and early to set up their stalls at this week’s Mount Kids Market in Mount Maunganui.
Ban on plastic bags at L.A. markets is approved
Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation Wednesday to approve a ban on plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines
Hanoi’s plan to develop modern markets fails completely
Hundreds of stalls at the Hang Da Trade Center have been left idle. The merchants here have given up business because of too few buyers.
Farmers markets boom
Surging support for community produce markets indicates they have struck a chord with consumers
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