A BUSINESS is blooming after it opened its second premises in Barnard Castle.

Sisters Julie-Ann and Caroline Jones have run Fabulous Flowers in Front Street, West Auckland, for four years, and have opened another florists in Galgate, Barnard Castle.

The pair have employed Sarah Gunn, from Barnard Castle, as a florist.

Caroline said business had been good in the few weeks since the shop opened.

"The response from people in Barnard Castle has been great," she said.