Living Northeast | Shopping

Swaledale Outdoors

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:02:39 +0000

Whether it’s walking boots, waterproofs or a lightweight stove, Swaledale Outdoors has it covered. Ruth Addicott finds out how a trek in the Andes inspired its owners to open a shop in Reeth.

Van's man

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:11:29 +0000

In the midst of recession and spending cuts, one high-end fashion retailer is coming out fighting. Ruth Campbell takes a look at Van Mildert’s new Harrogate store and talks to its manager.

Swaledale Outdoors

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:00:16 +0000

Whether it’s walking boots, waterproofs or a lightweight stove, Swaledale Outdoors has it covered. Ruth Addicott finds out how a trek in the Andes inspired its owners to open a shop in Reeth.

The super sonic clean machine

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:27:59 +0000

NEXT year will be all about accepting yourself as you are, enhancing what you’ve got and above all embracing yourself, says celebrity make-up artist Sara Raeburn, who works with Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Yasmin La Bon and Erin O’Connor.

Top tips for Christmas party dressing

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:49:15 +0000

John Lewis Newcastle fashion advisor, Eileen Connelly, offers some top tips to make sure you’re all set for the party season.

Barnard Castle Independents - David Harper Antiques

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:10:28 +0100

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:41:07 +0100

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:49:12 +0100

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:51:50 +0100

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:02:08 +0100

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.