AS a stallholder on Blackburn Market, I must reply to the remarks about a French market taking place in Church Street (Letters, June 25).

Firstly, if Mr L Lawes was a trader trying to earn a living on Blackburn Market, he wouldn't need to ask why local traders are upset about the French market. Many are struggling to pay their rents, let alone make a living and Blackburn could very easily lose its market if more customers don't support it.

Believe me, times on Blackburn market are numbered for many traders.

Secondly, despite Mr Peter Duerden saying we have nothing to fear from a French market, the point is he still spent money at the one he went to. No doubt, others will waste theirs in the same way.

So, come on, townsfolk, please support your own market and buy fresh bread, veg, meat etc. where local people are pleased to help and guarantee satisfaction.

Name and address received.