Jesmond Food Market, which holds its final event of the year this Saturday on Armstrong Bridge, has been praised by traders and residents for leading the way on sustainable food practices, with local businesses emphasising low-waste operations, responsible sourcing and the importance of supporting independent producers. Pink
Northumbrian Water has pushed back the start date for long-promised work to cut sewage pollution in the Ouseburn, announcing that it will not now begin until autumn 2026, a year later than previously committed. The update, posted on the website of The Ouse Burn Way, an
Volunteer rubbish collection group Keep Jesmond Clean is gearing up for its monthly litter pick this weekend by urging people to check their “thoughtlessnes” around refuse – particularly as winds whip the area. Hosted once a month, the group last met at the Jesmond Cricket
Retailers on Jesmond’s Acorn Road say limited parking is putting pressure on small businesses. While some say they support Newcastle’s greener transport goals, others believe the balance has tipped too far. Acorn Road was restructured in the mid-2010s under Newcastle City Council’s Cycle City Ambition
Sandyford Florist, proud to say “its been a really good year”. Click here to read why. Reported by Maddie Queen.
Meat Sauce Fries is the new takeaway in Jesmond. Megan Evans chats to owner, Max Gott
The “pet cemetery” in Jesmond Dene had been closed for burials for years. However, it remains a treasured place for many.
Christmas market takes place at The Pottery Experience in Jesmond, Megan Evans reports.
A new project to help those suffering with football-related dementia is coming to Jesmond, Bess Coop reports
Nelly Stavropoulou munches her way through her five favourite sandwiches, finding a global palate along the way