JESMONDLOCAL

JRA chair urges students to join in on local affairs

The Jesmond Residents Association faces a recruitment problem, with its two student representative roles unfilled – exacerbating the student/permanent resident divide – reports Jerry Chen

Jesmond Food Market celebrates three years and four business start-ups

Market has been the launchpad for at least four businesses and organisers hope to work with schools to provide facilities for children to learn about sustainable food growing

Filmore & Union brings Yorkshire-style healthy eating to Jesmond

Lucy Murgatroyd takes a sneak peak behind the scenes as the company gets ready for Thursday’s opening on Acorn Road

Proposed pub opening prompts child safety concerns

Plans for Jesmond’s first micro-pub on Brentwood Avenue have sparked child safety concerns amongst local residents, Mike Thomas reports

Indian restaurant plans big new year after successfully defending trademark

Izabele Pukenaite speaks to the owners of Dabbawal after their victory over a London-based restaurant looking to use their trademark

Jesmond foodie plans to expand her business

Lizzy Hodcroft set up her business at Jesmond food market and now plans to partner with bars to use her homemade condiments, reports Izabele Pukenaite