| Dewsbury Market's £2.5m makeover complete! |
| Thursday, 26 August 2010 08:15 | |||
Dewsbury Market looks wonderful now it's makeover has been completed and is now ready to take all-comers in the award for England's best open air market 2010! The market took the award in 2007 and with it's bright, fresh, attractive new look is hoping to win the award this year. Trish Makepeace from Dewsbury Market Traders Association says "It's so much more vibrant and colourful, a place to come and meet friends, have a coffee or snack and shop till you drop." It's a great opportunity to take a look and support your local market!
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