It’s estimated that every year, the British population ends up throwing away around 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste. For context, that’s 30 Eiffel towers piled up on top of each other, 300,000 African elephants, or 14 million Christmas trees. While for many shopping is the
Dog-friendly drinking spots in Jesmond are on the rise, according to our snapshot survey, with all of the bars on Osborne Road now encouraging customers to bring along a pooch. The strip of bars is well-known to students and locals who like to enjoy a
Acorn Road’s Pink Lane Bakery has been crowned “North East Bakery of the Year” at a ceremony hosted by The National Bakery Awards. Organised by print and digital magazine publisher Bakery Business, the country’s finest bakers were announced for each region of the UK, with
Mulled wine, music and festive lights brought Acorn Road to life, as the third Light Up Jesmond Christmas event brought together local residents, students from Northern Counties School and local businesses including Angel’s Share and LOCAL to usher in the festive season. The evening, which
Local retailers on Acorn Road in Jesmond say the Christmas period has brought a welcome boost in trade, with many describing the past few weeks as some of their busiest of the year. At Oliver Bonas, staff say footfall has steadily increased as shoppers search
Bengal bistro restaurant Tantara is set to open its doors in early 2026, launched by Shah Lalon Amin and his two brothers. The restaurant is a tribute to their late father who, they say, dreamed of opening a restaurant along Osborne Road. Tantara will be
A new walking advent calendar featuring 24 festive window displays has launched across Jesmond, with organisers aiming to boost community spirit and support local businesses throughout December. Organisers reveal a different decorated window each day and update the online map to help residents follow the
Work to stop heat loss at Jesmond Library have begun, marking the start of the library’s multi-year plan to ensure its sustainable, energy-efficient future. In light of the ongoing lease negotiations, which the trustees hope to conclude next year, the library is now particularly focused
Wylam Brewery says its £2 restoration levy has so far rasied more than £7,000 in funds help safeguard the Palace of Arts in Exhibition Park — a landmark on Jesmond’s doorstep now approaching its 100th anniversary. The levy has been added to all ticketed events
Jesmond fan-favourite Dene’s Deli has been been recognised as one of the best sandwich shops in the country after featuring on a nationwide ranking compiled by Betway. The list features 80 shops across the UK, and ordered them based on metrics including Google reviews, annual