Emerging markets: street food booms as investors get the taste
They’re hip, tasty and highly profitable. Why food halls are popping up all over the UK
April 2012
The Northerner
Meeting calls for public trust to run Europe's biggest indoor market
Supporters say: Hands off people's market as council considers £30 million partnership with private developers
February 2012
The Northerner
Leeds council's plans to downsize Kirkgate Market receive frosty reception
Europe's largest market could see its size cut by a quarter as council unveils plans to invest in run-down facilities
July 2011
The Northerner
Council warned over turning traditional market into 'foodie destination for wealthy'
Future of largest indoor market in Europe reaches crossroads as council looks at strategy to transform Leeds Kirkgate Market's fortunes - and reduce size of facilities
The Northerner
Council to discuss future of Europe's largest indoor market
Strategy to change the fortunes of Leeds Kirkgate Market to be discussed, including possible reduction in size and arm's length management
The Northerner
Hulme market traders fight for future, while Leeds Kirkgate group won't be ignored
Traders at Manchester-based market fight for future - but in Leeds the Friends of Leeds Kirkgate Market makes its voice heard over Eastgate retail development
May 2011
Leeds
Opinion: Leeds Kirkgate Market is at a crossroads
John Baron takes a look at the progress made in securing the future of Leeds Kirkgate Market but argues much work still needs to be done to preserve the future of Europe's largest indoor market
Leeds
Watchdog recommends reducing size of Leeds Kirkgate Market
"...We need to give serious consideration as to whether the council can sustain a market that is the largest in Europe. Biggest is not always best" - council report
Leeds
Shop at Leeds Kirkgate Market Week hits the right notes
Opera North hold a singing-masterclass with market stallholders and pop-up opera performances across the market
April 2011
Leeds
Shop at Leeds Kirkgate Market Week
Leeds
Kirkgate market group opposes 'major threat' of £600m Eastgate development
March 2011
Leeds
Oakwood Farmers' Market celebrates success at third birthday
Leeds
Leeds Kirkgate Market traders call for action from council
February 2011
Leeds
Bookmarked: What's the matter with Leeds Kirkgate Market?
* Blogger look at future of Leeds Kirkgate Market - and argues at needs investment, but doesn't need gentrifying * Timeline of posts
* Traders fear impact of £650 million development, council watchdog is told * Council highlights positives to city of Eastgate development * 10,000-name market petition presented to council
Leeds
Campaigners express concerns over Leeds market tourist bid
* Traders and supporters gather at Leeds Kirkgate Market this lunchtime to celebrate 10,000-signature petition * Concerns that bid to attract tourists could lead to 'ordinary people' being excluded from market and city centre
January 2011
Leeds
10,000 back Leeds Kirkgate Market campaign
* Leeds residents back campaign for more investment as market faces pivotal moment in its history * Petition to be presented next week * Friends' group expresses concern about future strategy for market
Leeds
Have your say on future of Leeds' Kirkgate Market
Online questionnaire launched as part of public consultation today
Leeds
Could council 'step back' from running Leeds Kirkgate Market?
* Watchdog asks should market be run by traders, council or could private company take over? * Traders call for profits to be reinvested in rundown facilities as councillors hear of £2.4m repair backlog
December 2010
Leeds
Public to have say on future of Leeds Kirkgate Market
Questionnaire will ask for opinions as top councillors warn that market will have to change to survive, guest blogger Sarah Carmody reports
