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Council denies Grainger Market ‘privatisation’ claim as staff exodus forces switch to outside management firm

A real estate consultant is taking over the day-to-day running of the Grainger Market, with Newcastle City Council saying it cannot offer the 'visible' presence traders want itself

Chronicle Live · May 24, 2023

Grainger Market evening hours still part of 'stunning' upgrade plans, despite flagship event relocating

Council bosses say they still want to see the Grainger Market opening into the evening, as part of plans to continue a revival of the beloved centre

Chronicle Live · May 18, 2023

Millions more could be pumped into Grainger Market revamp as council tries to avoid losing Levelling Up cash

Money that was earmarked for a major redesign of both Old Eldon Square and Blackett Street is set to be diverted to revamping the public space around the Grainger Market

Chronicle Live · Apr 12, 2023

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Grainger Market's £9m Levelling Up transformation should start in autumn, council confirms

As the saga of the market's roof renovation draws to a long-awaited close, there are more upgrades in the works

Chronicle Live · Apr 10, 2023

What Grainger Market traders want from £9m upgrades as stallholders revel in 'positive vibe'

After years battling through Covid-19 and stifling construction works, the mood inside the Grainger Market is optimistic as it awaits another set of multi-million pound improvements

Chronicle Live · Apr 8, 2023

Take a look inside Newcastle's Grainger Market as 'beautiful' roof seen again for first time in years

After a restoration project that ran for years longer than planned, shoppers and stallholders can finally see the Grainger Market's famous roof once again

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023

Apology after billboard advertising Government funding for Grainger Market put up in the wrong Newcastle

An ad for levelling up funding to improve Grainger Market appeared on a billboard in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Chronicle Live · Mar 4, 2023

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Grainger Market roof restoration finally finished as traders promised scaffolding will disappear in weeks

A renovation of the Grainger Market's roof has taken three years longer than planned and cost more than £5m after contractors encountered "hidden problems"

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023

Newcastle greengrocer dispels tomato shortage 'myth' as supermarket shelves lay empty

Asda, Tesco, Aldi and other stores have been left with empty shelves while this Grainger Market stall is full of fresh fruit and vegetables

Chronicle Live · Mar 2, 2023

Grainger Market Newcastle Sunday opening dates and times in December 2022

Newcastle's indoor market will be open everyday until Christmas Eve

Chronicle Live · Dec 3, 2022

Cocktails and eighties music for festive party night at Newcastle's Grainger Market

The Great Market Caper will be back this December for a festive blast and alongside drinking, dancing and stand-up comedy will be a Who Knows Most About The North East?” pub quiz

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

Newcastle Christmas Market opening times and Grainger Market Sunday trading dates 2022

The outdoor Christmas Market which will open in Grey Street, Grainger Street and Old Eldon Square has a bar, the Grainger will open for four Sundays

Chronicle Live · Nov 9, 2022

Newcastle's Christmas market and light switch on plans revealed - and Santa's grotto

Newcastle Christmas Market and festive light switch on is set to take place next month

Chronicle Live · Oct 26, 2022

Newcastle's Great Market Caper announces new October date following debut success

After-dark event at Grainger Market in Newcastle - attended by The Hairy Biker's Si King - is set for an even bigger and better return

Chronicle Live · Sep 19, 2022

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Chronicle Live · Aug 22, 2022

Grainger Market restoration hit by yet another setback with works to drag on for 'a number of weeks'

The refurbishment of the market's roof had originally been due to be completed in March 2020, but is still unfinished after engineers discovered 'hidden problems'

Chronicle Live · Aug 4, 2022

Newcastle Grainger Market's new evening events promise a memorable mix of food, drink, music and comedy

The Great Market Caper will transform the Grainger Market into a late-night hub with bars, pop-up street food, live music and DJs

Chronicle Live · Jul 6, 2022

Grainger Market’s first night event pushed back to September – and set to have £10 entry fee

Organisers are promising a "fantastic, atmospheric Saturday night" as the 19th century market is transformed for the first Great Market Caper event

Birmingham Post · Jun 6, 2022

Events firm launches Grainger Market after-hours music, food and entertainment extravaganzas

The Great Market Caper events are the brainchild of a new events firm led by Dan Monteith and former CEO of NE1 Sean Bullick

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Chronicle Live · Apr 21, 2022

Council urged to protect Grainger Market's traditional traders and shoppers after night events unveiled

The market's importance to poorer families who can't afford to sit in 'expensive' city centre coffee shops 'must not be forgotten'

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2022

Grainger Market to open late for food and entertainment nights in bid to revive struggling centre

Plans for evening events to boost trade in the market come after it was labelled a "resource draining asset" by Newcastle City Council bosses

Birmingham Post · Apr 14, 2022

Royal Quays to launch marketplace concept - and small sellers are urged to get on board

The North Shields centre, which is 25 years old, is launching a new market area inspired by the likes of the Grainger Market

Chronicle Live · Apr 14, 2022

Grainger Market cash struggles as £500k trader debt and spiralling repair bills make it 'drain' on resources

City council bosses say that it costs them £300,000 a year to keep the market running, but hope that a multi-million pound Levelling Up boost will turn the famous institution around

Chronicle Live · Jan 18, 2022

Shop selling ‘best fried chicken in the Toon’ makes its debut at Newcastle Restaurant Week

FED’s Fried Chicken in the Grainger Market is offering diners a £10 deal for their first time at the popular NE1 event

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