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The opening of a new Greater Manchester market has been pushed back by several months due to complications in fitting out stalls.

Tommyfield Market traders in Oldham were due to move into a brand new venue in the town centre this September.

But vendors were informed last week their leases for the current premises would be extended into the new year as some units are not ready to move into. Oldham Council has now confirmed the new market next to The Spindles shopping centre won’t be ready until 2026.

Councillor Arooj Shah, leader of Oldham Council, said: “Work to prepare the new market is moving at pace, with traders busy fitting out their stalls and adding their own personal specifications.

“The move will bring together the wide variety of stalls currently at Tommyfiel

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