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What's happening to all our markets?
Does a market town need its market? Rochdale's is closing after 768 years, but critics say it's a shortsighted decision by the council as it could help save the town's high street. Why is it that some towns have used their market to help regenerate their centre, while others feel it's time for them to close? Melanie Abbott finds out more.
First broadcast on You & Yours, 2 October 2019.
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