A MONTHLY indoor market is launching in Shildon from next month.

Shildon’s Civic Hall will host the first event on Tuesday, August 15, from 10am till 2pm.

Independent traders will sell everything from cupcakes, sweets and cheeses, to bath bombs, candles, costume jewellery and gifts.

Books, collectables, carpets, flowers and products for babies will also be available to buy.

A spokesman for the event said: “We’re really happy to have attracted a number of really good traders and we think that we can offer the people of Shildon a great market experience.

“We hope that people will support local traders and we can build a rich and sustainable monthly event for the town.”

For more information contact luan.deakin@shildon.gov.uk.