Fashion firm deal helps save 35 jobs

Part of fashion and accessory business Ness has been brought out of administration, safeguarding more than 35 jobs.

Edinburgh-based property and retail group Kiltane has purchased four Ness outlets – in York, Keswick and two in Edinburgh. It has also acquired the wholesale and e-commerce divisions of the company. Before it went into administration in December, Ness operated 15 stores.