Local Feed
News, updates, and conversation from people in your town. Real posts from real neighbours, shown in order.
Market Cross is currently in active development and testing. Some features may be incomplete or change without notice.
The local community platform for UK towns
Your town's meeting place, online. Local news, events, classifieds, and neighbourhood conversation — free, with no ads and no algorithms.
Free forever · No ads · No tracking · 1,211 UK towns
100% Free
No premium tiers
No Ads
No sponsored content
Community Moderated
By your neighbours
All UK Towns
1,211 communities
Everything your town needs
One place for everything local — from daily conversation to community events.
Events
Post and discover local events. Fairs, markets, meetups, and community gatherings, all in one place.
Classifieds
Buy, sell, or give away items locally. No fees, no middlemen — just neighbours helping neighbours.
Business Directory
Recommend and discover local businesses. Support the shops, tradespeople, and services in your area.
Nearby Towns
See what's happening in neighbouring communities. Browse nearby towns and stay connected across the area.
Reputation
Earn trust through participation. Our reputation system rewards constructive members and unlocks new features.
Get started in three steps
Pick your town
Enter your postcode and we'll connect you to your nearest town community. Every UK town is covered.
Join the conversation
Post updates, ask questions, share events, and list items for sale with your neighbours.
Build your community
Earn reputation, discover local businesses, and help shape your town's online meeting place.
Every town in the UK
1,211 towns across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
816
England
193
Scotland
133
Wales
69
Northern Ireland
Why Market Cross?
No Algorithms
Posts appear in chronological order. No engagement tricks, no outrage farming. Just your neighbours, talking.
No Ads, Ever
No banner ads, no sponsored posts, no data sold to advertisers. Your attention isn't for sale.
Community Moderation
Moderated by trusted locals, not faceless algorithms. Your town, your rules, your community standards.
Frequently asked questions
What is Market Cross?
Market Cross is a free, hyperlocal community platform for UK towns. It gives every town its own online space for local news, events, classifieds, and conversation -- without ads, algorithms, or tracking.
Is Market Cross really free?
Yes, completely free. There are no premium tiers, no ads, and no hidden charges. Market Cross is funded by Brindleford Technologies Ltd as a community service.
How do I find my town?
When you register, enter your postcode and we will automatically connect you to the nearest town community. Every town in the UK is covered.
Can I see posts from nearby towns?
Yes. Your town feed shows local content first, but you can browse nearby towns to see what is happening in neighbouring communities.
How is content moderated?
Market Cross uses community-led moderation. Trusted local members can apply to become moderators for their town, backed by a reputation system that rewards constructive participation.
What can I post on Market Cross?
You can share local news, ask questions, post events, list items for sale or free, recommend local businesses, and have conversations with your neighbours.
Is my data private?
We collect only what is needed to run the service. We do not sell your data, serve targeted ads, or track you across the web. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
How does the reputation system work?
You earn reputation points by posting, commenting, and receiving reactions from your community. Higher reputation unlocks features like creating events, posting classifieds, and applying to moderate your town.
Join your town today
Your neighbours are waiting. Sign up in seconds and start connecting with your local community.
Get started — it's freeNo credit card. No ads. No tracking.