At Dalston’s Ridley Road Indoor Market, a Community Fights for Its Survival

Following a spate of evictions at markets in Elephant and Castle, Brixton, and Shepherd’s Bush, a landlord and Hackney Council have met resistance on Ridley Road. Report by Amel Mukhtar.

Apr 10, 2026

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Good morning and welcome to Vittles. A last reminder that the Food in Print Magazine Fair is tomorrow at St Giles Cripplegate. There will be more than fifty independent food magazines to browse, along with pastries from Lucky Yu Bakery. You can find all the information about the fair here. Remember, it is completely free to attend – no tickets needed. W…

At Dalston’s Ridley Road Indoor Market, a Community Fights for Its Survival

Following a spate of evictions at markets in Elephant and Castle, Brixton, and Shepherd’s Bush, a landlord and Hackney Council have met resistance on Ridley Road. Report by Amel Mukhtar.

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