Derby's closure-threatened Eagle Market to remain partially open

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Some traders are taking legal action against owners Derbion to fight eviction

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Stall-holders were told by Derbion, which runs the market, they would have to leave by the end of March. to turn the Eagle market into an indoor go-karting, drinking establishment and family entertainment and amusement centreHowever David Martin, of Martin's Fruit's Ltd which has been trading at the market for 33 years, told the BBC he was one of four traders taking legal action against the owners over a lease extension he believed he was entitled to.

"The landlord indicated it would close by the end of March but that isn't possible when there are people here who have got legal proceedings."He added: "We have a lease so nothing can change with that until we go through the court process.Mr Martin added customers had told him they were unhappy the city might be left without a market until 2024 when a major revamp of Derby's Market Hall is due to be completed.

 

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