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Whale of a time

ART TEACHER: Lynne Glazzard in her workshop

1:20pm Tuesday 17th August 2010

Whale bones, rubies and Anglo Saxon brooches have all been sources of inspiration for jewellery designer Lynne Glazzard. Ruth Addicott talks to her about some of her more unusual pieces.

Smooth operator

PERSPEXTIVE: Jessica at work in her Bedale studio

1:11pm Tuesday 17th August 2010

Jessica Sherriff has become known for her contemporary acrylic jewellery, based on scenes from the North East and Yorkshire. Ruth Addicott catches up with her

Thoroughly modern millinery

The Banker by Vivien Sheriff, £250

1:04pm Monday 16th August 2010

Joel Wilks is a rising star in the millinery world. Lottie Kay visits his idyllic rural studio and finds it full to the brim with stunning styles.

Buy, buy...

Van Mildert buyer Reece Hutton at the company’s offices in Durham

11:55am Thursday 21st January 2010

Reece Hutton’s life is one long shopping trip. He tells Jenny Needham about his passion for fashion.

The bottom line

11:57am Thursday 21st January 2010

Lingerie is a great gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

Softly, softly

Colourful clothes from the Kish Katch autumn collection

12:10pm Tuesday 22nd September 2009

Tori Smallwood surprised everyone by creating a thriving new business in the middle of the recession. Ruth Campbell discovers the secret of her success.

Boho chicks

Christine Filmer-Sankey

12:13pm Monday 20th July 2009

Jenny Laue speaks to two designers who’ve made a quiet, but determined entry into the North-East fashion scene, even though they launched their label without money, premises or even a business plan.

'I love the idea of a history to things...'

Lyndsey Jackson, fan of all things vintage

11:27am Monday 22nd June 2009

Providing an eclectic mix of vintage and modern, second-hand clothes shop Corner 93 could be the ideal solution for these cash-strapped times.

Secrets of the stones

CRYSTAL POWER: Amanda with her jewellery

12:09pm Monday 22nd June 2009

Can a necklace make you calmer or a bracelet bring you confidence? Crystal healer Amanda Mavin certainly thinks so. Sarah Foster finds out more.

Win a top-to-toe summer makeover at Cocoon

FIRST YEAR: Selena Blain moved back up to the North-East to open her own salon

12:05pm Monday 18th May 2009

BEAUTY therapist Selena Blain opened her salon, Cocoon, in Darlington, just over a year ago, and what a busy year it’s been for her.