Biggleswade is a Market town situated in Bedfordshire between Cambridge and Bedford and is on the main London Commuter belt. It has held a royal market charter since 1227 when King Henry III granted it full market town status. The Town Council is extremely proud of the market’s heritage and its ongoing success and in…

Warrington is a historic market town and the earliest charter dates back to 1255. Two subsequent charters were granted by King Edward I. The first in 1277 and a second in 1285. In 1856 a permanent brick building was erected for the sale of meat and extended in 1873 to include a fish market and…

Plans to revitalise Romford Market have been given a major boost by news that the Greater London Authority has approved Havering Council’s bid for £1m in funding towards the project. Efforts will focus on the historic end of the Market Place with ideas including a public open space for events and activities outside St Edward…

New challenges in the Scottish Borders Hawick (pronounced Hoik) is a beautiful mill town situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders. It was and still is an important wool manufacturing area and is marketed as being the centre of the Textile Trail. Tweed and cashmere are still produced in the town today, providing vital…