Local coffee shop shuts its doors, blaming free Waitrose giveaways
In a JesmondLocal exclusive, Sean Edward Seddon reveals Central Bean is closing due to Waitrose’s free coffee giveaways
Category Archives: Food
Jesmond’s New Sainsbury’s Local: What We Know So Far
Sean Edward Seddon uncovers new details about the planned Sainsbury’s Local in West Jesmond – including a potential completion date
Local businesses give warm welcome to cold confection
Iglouu, a frozen yoghurt bar, opened its doors last week on Brentwood Avenue, welcomed by local shops. Carly Peacock, Charlotte Hurndall and Craig Dingwall report
Quiz: How well do you know your apples?
Jesmond’s Apple Day is nearly upon us. How well do you know your fruit? Take our entirely non-interactive quiz to find out
Jesmond welcomes a taste of nations
Yolanda Liu takes us on a taste of nations as part of the Jesmond Community Festival
Barney and Jude’s Bring Jesmond Wine, Chocolate and Fairtrade
What are you doing on Friday night? How about tasting chocolate, wine and supporting fair trade?
Building bee hotels with the Jesmond Community Orchard
Marlene Loesken visits the Jesmond orchard to learn more about practical beekeeping
Small Business Report: Cake Poppins
JesmondLocal visits Cake Poppins to see how Kate Emmett is running her small business
New Year, New Look for Scalini’s
The popular restaurant, opened in 2000, undergoes a makeover to freshen up its decor, reports Josie Ayre
Dene’s Deli Celebrates its 25th Year in Style
As its birthday celebrations draw to a close, Josie Ayre visits Dene’s Deli, a Jesmond mainstay