"Good news all round" as new Sunday markets are set to open in Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

The markets, organised by Buckinghamshire Council and Saunders Markets, had a soft launch in High Wycombe on September 22 and will have another in Aylesbury on September 29.

The council has been working on plans to expand existing markets and create new speciality markets, start-up business opportunities, and linked events, as requested by residents.

The new Sunday markets, operating from 10am to 4pm, will feature a range of stallholders, including artisan makers, bakers, creators, and specialist food and drink producers. Independent businesses will also benefit from special rates on pitch fees.

Rachael Matthews, Buckinghamshire Council’s deputy cabinet member for town centre regeneration, said: "We were excited with the ideas that Saunders Markets bring to the table as these mirror our ambitions to evolve the market offer and I am looking forward to this soft launch of ‘The Sunday Market’ this month.

"We are keen to see these markets grow and develop over time.

"There are also lots of other plans in the pipeline."

Nicolas Saunders from Saunders Market added: "We are looking forward to bringing our experience of operating general street markets and more bespoke specialist markets into Buckinghamshire and creating new offerings for High Wycombe and Aylesbury."

The market is aimed to be a regular monthly fixture, with preparations for a Christmas craft and gift fair to take place in Aylesbury, on Sunday, December 1 and High Wycombe, on Sunday, December 15.