TRADERS are being offered a free space to sell their goods for a week.

As part of an international campaign to encourage entrepreneurs to consider local markets as a home for their businesses, Middlesbrough’s Dundas Indoor Market is offering free trading spaces for a week in May.

People considering starting a new business, or switching to running a business full time, can apply for a free unit for a week’s trial period in Dundas Indoor Market from May 21.

Last year more than 1,300 UK markets took part in Love Your Local Market campaign.

David Harris, market manager, said: “The indoor market benefits from the Dundas Shopping Centre’s footfall of well in excess of 60,000 a week, in a warm and secure setting surrounded by 20 full time market traders, so it’s an ideal place to see if having a full time unit is right for you."

To apply, visit www.dundasshoppingcentre.co.uk and fill in an application form or email david.harris@dundasindoormarket.co.uk.