Latest Video Interviews

Ashton-under-Lyne's historic market hall was devastated by fire in the early hours of Tuesday 25th May 2004.

The following videos were shot on the 26th May and document the reaction of Councillors, Council employees, the Fire Service, the Police and Tameside residents.

The first video was shot on the 25th of May by an Ashton-under-Lyne resident as the fire was in progress, please note this link will take you to the YouTube website where the video is hosted.

• Video 1 - The Fire in Progress  - filmed by Ashton-under-Lyne resident Roy Taylor (this link takes you to the YouTube Video)
  (25th May 2004)
• Video 2 - The devastation caused by the fire
  (26th May 2004)
• Video 3 - An interview with Councillor Kieran Quinn, Cabinet Deputy for Economic Services
  (26th May 2004) View Video 2 Text
• Video 4 - An interview with Ian Kelly, Markets Manager
  (26th May 2004) View Video 3 Text
• Video 5 - An interview with the Barry Jones, Divisional Officer, Greater Manchester Fire Service
  (26th May 2004) View Video 4 Text
• Video 6 - An interview with Detective Inspector Alogba
  (26th May 2004) View Video 5 Text
• Video 7 - Interview with Local Shoppers
  (26th May 2004) View Video 6 Text