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Radio London,05 Dec 2025,5 mins

Smithfield and Billingsgate finally know new home

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The historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets could both move to new site at the Royal Docks in east London, under new plans. The City of London Corporation - which currently operates the centuries-old meat and fish markets - said it was working with the Greater London Authority and Newham Council on the "exciting " proposals to relocate the markets. So why is the move needed? And what do traders make of it all?

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