A new womenswear shop arrived on Knaresborough's High Street this week after the owner fell in love with the town when she was cycling through it last year.

Dianne Houghton said before cycling through the town she'd never visited Knaresborough, despite being from Hebden Bridge. She instantly knew she wanted a presence in the town.

Her shop, Wild Thing, opened on the high street yesterday.

She is no stranger to running a shop after working in fashion for 30 years she has moved the brand around four different premises in Otley.

Taking up 46 High Street, across from Market Place, Ms Houghton said she is excited to get to know the people of Knaresborough and their styles.

As the name suggests, Wild Thing isn't all block colours and monochrome.

Ms Houghton said her style is a little "wild" and she loves finding something no one else is wearing:

In the store you will find a variety of clothing and accessories from jumpers, midi dresses, jeans and even a statement necklace or two. Most things range from £10 to £80.



After 30 years in the industry, Ms Houghton has built up a following online. She said over lockdown she really focused on her online presence and is grateful to have built up the community she has.

Ms Houghton prides herself on not being a pushy sales woman but instead will listen to what customers want, she added:

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