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Smithfield and Billingsgate markets set to move to Royal Docks in 2028

The proposed new site of Albert Island is close to City Airport’s runway

Evening Standard

‘Dagenham is worried’: London borough in limbo after Smithfield and Billingsgate move axed

Halting of dock redevelopment is big blow to area already hit by uncertainty over Ford site’s future

The Guardian - UK

Historic Smithfield shops and bars parade to return in £400m London Museum move

The “houses” form part of the new site for the London Museum which is relocating from the Barbican next year

Evening Standard

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‘We trusted them’: East End fishmongers take on the City to save ancient markets

Campaigners say permanent closure of Smithfield and Billingsgate will affect livelihoods and limit access to quality produce

The Guardian - UK

Will Pigs Fly This Peak Season?

While cattle prices have been rallying since the 2020 low, reaching higher and higher new record peaks, the hog futures have been choppy. With the peak 2025 grilling season only two months away, the hogs could catch a bid as the demand will likely increase.

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New London Museum to display Banksy’s piranhas police sentry box artwork

The museum will move from the city’s Docklands area to Smithfield next year.

Evening Standard

‘Save Smithfield Market’ campaign launched as 13,000 sign petition to halt its closure

Organisers say the site has contributed to the capital’s identity as a global city for 800 years

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London's Historic Markets To Close After Centuries Of Tradition

London's iconic Billingsgate fish market and Smithfield meat market face closure, offering traders financial support and a chance to adapt to changing mark...

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Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition

Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times

The Independent UK

‘End of an era’: Smithfield traders absorb news that London market is to close

Workers stunned at City of London Corporation’s plan to close market, which was established in 1133 and survived Great Fire

The Guardian - UK

Smithfield meat market to close for good after relocation plans voted down

City of London Corporation rejects plan for new Dagenham site and will offer traders about £300m in compensation

The Guardian - UK

London’s historic Smithfield meat market to close

The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham.

Evening Standard

London's 900-year-old Smithfield meat market to close as Dagenham move abandoned

City of London Corporation seeks to absolve itself from responsible of running the near-1,000-year-old Smithfield market, as well Billingsgate

Evening Standard

London’s Smithfield Market at risk of closure after more than 800 years

The City of London Corporation has shelved relocation proposals for Smithfield and Billingsgate fish market

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Plan to move historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to Dagenham halted

Scheme reviewed ‘in order to determine its next steps and to ensure the financial sustainability of the project’

Evening Standard

London Museum given £50m boost for new Smithfield home bringing total spend to £437m

The London Museum will open its doors in 2026

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In pictures: Scots mark William Wallace remembrance at event in London

SCOTS paid their respects to William Wallace at an event in London last Saturday .

The Guardian - UK

Vaults of ambition: shock find under London Museum enchants its builders

Discovery of Victorian network hiding under some of city’s busiest streets set ‘magical’ new challenge for multimillion pound project

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The Guardian - UK

Major Birmingham redevelopment plans fail residents on green space, campaigners say

Plans for the £1.9bn Smithfield scheme include a park that is smaller than a football pitch, falling short of the council’s own guidelines

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First look inside St John at Fortnum & Mason, bringing nose-to-tail to Piccadilly

St John at Fortnum & Mason opens for three weeks, securing your nose-to-tail fix while the restaurant’s Smithfield home is refitted

Evening Standard

Smithfield Market gets a new life as the Museum of London sets its plans in stone

The venue will reopen as the London Museum with double the public space

The Guardian - UK

Origin City, London: ‘A nose-to-tail ethos’ – restaurant review

As Smithfield meat market gets ready to close, a superb new meat-led restaurant opens up its doors

Dublin Live

Free screening of Eurovision final at Dublin pub this weekend

The Eurovision final will be shown this Saturday in the Smithfield pub.

Dublin Live

Horse dies after collapsing on busy Smithfield road

My Lovely Horse Rescue shared photos of the sad incident which took place last night

Dublin Live

Unique sober rave coming to Dublin this Easter bank holiday

The Complex in Smithfield will host a rave with an unusual twist this April

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