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Women in Jesmond: Alexandra Raikhlina on women and classical music

Bess Coop meets an extraorindary woman living in Jesmond – Alexandra Raikhlina, violinist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead

Meeting the ghostly regulars of The Carriage pub

It is a part of Jesmond folklore that The Carriage pub on Archbold Terrace is haunted by a ghost — or three, depending on which stories you choose to believe. Known today for its vegan-only food menu, The Carriage used to be a train station

Two Jesmond business apply to renew alcohol sales licence

Two alcohol licences have been widely welcomed by local residents, reports Greg Rosenvinge

Jesmond Food Market aims for zero emissions

Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions when moving stock and setting up stalls. ZMove launched in March 2019 with an employed, trained rider team and a fleet of electric cargo bikes,

Jam Jar to reopen tomorrow after weekend fire

Osborne Road restaurant Jam Jar will remain shut until tomorrow (Tuesday 11th February) following a fire on Saturday morning, when three fire engines were sent to put out the flames. The fire occurred just a few doors up from Caledonian Hotel and its adjacent Billabong

Jesmond resident directs fourth Brundibár festival

Jesmond violinist Alexandra Raikhlina will be at the helm of this year’s Brundibár Arts Festival which begins on Monday and showcases music and art made during the Holocaust. Running from from 27 January to 4 February at venues in Newcastle and Gateshead, it is the

Shout-Up! campaign underwhelms, bar staff say

Bar staff have spoken out about the lack of momentum in the Shout-Up! campaign, Josh Cooley reports

Indian-themed food festival offers shot in arm for industry

Footfall at the Indian-themed event increased 20% year-on-year, reports Ayushi Shah

Newcastle students ‘trick or treating’ in Jesmond for homeless people

Students are taking to the streets of Jesmond this Halloween, but this year there is a charitable twist to their trick or treating. Rather than ask for the usual sugary treats, students will collect food donations to give to homeless people in the city. Organised