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18
Jan 2024
Ripon market open today – but half taped off due to ice
Ripon market will go ahead as usual today, but half of the Market Square has been closed off amid the icy conditions.
The market, which is held every Thursday, usually spans across the north and south sections of the Market Square, with a range of stalls on offer.
However, following reports of at least two people suffering injuries after slipping on ice yesterday, the south section – near the town hall – has been closed off ahead of today’s event.
The north side, near Caffé Nero, is still open and has reportedly been gritted ahead of increased numbers of shoppers.
Half the market has been taped off.
City centre pavements have been gritted this morning.
Andy Sutcliffe, whose family has been selling womenswear at the market for decades, told the Stray Ferret this morning:
Pavements in the city centre have been gritted, but pavements in outlying areas reportedly remain a hazard.
Mr Sutcliffe added:
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