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Barnard Castle Independents - David Harper Antiques

2:10pm Monday 16th August 2010

ANOTHER trader who is benefiting from the general move away from the throwaway society is David Harper, who opened his antiques outlet in the spring.

Barnard Castle independents - My Generation

1:41pm Monday 16th August 2010

At the beginning of the year, the high street in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, was looking a bit sad – Shop For Rent signs and empty retail units were everywhere. Now, with the opening of a wide variety of independent shops, it’s buzzing again. Jenny Needham has a browse around.

Barnard Castle independents - Star Flowers

1:49pm Monday 16th August 2010

FRESCA Waring, who lives in Copley, has been selling flowers in Barnard Castle for four years, but relocated onto the main shopping street at the beginning of the year.

Barnard Castle independents - The Factory Store

1:51pm Monday 16th August 2010

ONE of the biggest shop fronts on Barnard Castle high street was glaringly empty for a number of months but reopened in April as The Factory Store. The small chain, which also has shops in Whitley Bay and Chester-le- Street, sells surplus stock from different high street stores such as Marks & Spencer, Next and Monsoon.

Barnard Castle Independents - Zara Countrywear

2:02pm Monday 16th August 2010

IT was a love of all things horsey that led 39-year-old Donna Dobson to open Zara Countrywear. Ironically, sales are going so well, she has little time now to ride.

Barnard Castle Independents - Spifire Cylcles

2:06pm Monday 16th August 2010

RICHARD Varcoe grew up in Barnard Castle, until he took flight and joined the Air Force.

Weaving a spell

3:05pm Thursday 15th July 2010

If you want a designer label not usually available outside London. why not visit Woven, a new high-end store in Durham run by entrepreneur Chris Hayes a spell.

Jewelled kaftans, but absolutely no Crocs!

2:58pm Thursday 15th July 2010

Packing for holiday can be something of a minefield, especially with all the weight restrictions imposed at airports. Ruth Addicott talks to Clare Mcbride, owner of Yarm-based fashion boutique Rubie Heels, for some tips on this season’s top trends.

Liz just loves it…

12:05pm Tuesday 20th April 2010

The new low-fat snack loved by everyone from lorry drivers to Liz Hurley will be at the Dales Festival of Food and Drink. Ruth Addicott finds out more about the latest craze for biltong.

Tickle your tastebuds

12:02pm Tuesday 20th April 2010

Wensleydale will be full of mouth-watering treats this month, says Ruth Addicott.