Ralph has been Market Supervisor at Mexborough market for the past 26 1/2 years having been employed by Doncaster Council for almost 40 years. Ralph’s career with Doncaster Council started with temporary employment in April 1975 driving a chemical weed control vehicle. Over the years Ralph has worked on road sweeping, as a highway maintenance…

They strive to offer their customers not only a product that is an alternative to a traditional cigarette but a whole range of options that will fit in with the customers own personal needs and style. Alongside this, Cybercig also ensure that everything they sell is of the highest quality, meaning customers can rest assured…

I love living in the U.K and I love the seasons, especially autumn. I love nothing more than coming home after a long day at work, getting cosy with the heating on and having a relaxing night in, however there is one thing that can top this, if you have a spa break booked and…

Great By Name, Great By Nature The new ‘Greatie’ (Great Homer Street) Market officially opened in October 2014 and has seen crowds of shoppers flock to the site every Saturday since. It moved 150 yards down the road from its historic home to a new facility (still boarded by Scotland Road) just off nearby Dryden…

MULTI award winning Ashton Market has been showcased to help the raise the profile of markets nationally. The National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) chose Ashton for the launch of its Great British Market Awards 2015. The accolade follows Ashton Market’s success in scooping the treble having been named Britain’s Favourite Market, the UK’s…

VINCI St. Modwen (VSM), the 50/50 joint venture between St. Modwen Properties PLC (LSE: SMP) and VINCI PLC, and its partner the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA), received resolution to grant planning permission to deliver the landmark redevelopment of the 57 acre New Covent Garden Market site in Nine Elms, London on 12th November. This…

In October 2013 Groupe Geraud entered into a partnership with LSD promotions to win a 5 year tender and run Oxfords Gloucester Green Outdoor Market. They are now in the second year of that contract and things just continue to get better and better. Initially the plan was to rejuvenate the Wednesday retail Market and…

Retailers and businesses are much busier than normal over the Christmas period and often employ temporary staff, so there is an increased risk of counterfeit banknotes being passed. To help protect your business, the Bank of England is reminding you to ensure all banknotes being passed in transactions are checked and to ensure all staff…

Jackie Casey has recently moved on from her job as Bolton’s Market Manager to join Market Place Europe as their Business Development Manager. She has a wealth of experience in the market world and takes that with her to join the hugely successful team Allan Hartwell has in place. Formally Bolton Market Manager, Jackie worked…

Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the premier tourist destinations in country and the town’s historic markets play an important role in promoting the town as a tourist attraction. After 50 years under the same contractor, the market operation was put out for tender in 2012 to ensure the best value for the councils and to breathe…