A HAIRDRESSER showed she was a cut above the rest when she won a recent window dressing competition.

Mrs Sharon Walker, who runs the Cut Above salon in Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, came top of the 14 entries which entered the contest run by the town council and Meet committee. She received £50 and the Montalbo cup. In second place was Elliots fruit and vegetable premises, with Kents wallpaper shop in third spot.

Judges were the mayor, Coun Margaret Hamilton, town clerk Mr Geoff Bosworth and Mrs Suzanne Thomas of the Montalbo hotel.

Mrs Walker was pleased with her success, paying tribute to her mother and staff who helped create the winning effort.