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
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
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
On any given night in or around Jesmond, floodlights turn on, trainers hit the pitch and teams of girls spread across a variety of courts get ready for training. The sounds are unmistakable: from the bounce of netballs to the sweep of hockey sticks and
As Autumn fades and winter settles in, many people notice a shift not just in the weather but in their mood too. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal patter. It is estimated that around two
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
Jesmond Health Partnership’s branch at 5 Osborne Avenue has reopened this morning after a full-day closure caused by an internet outage that left staff unable to access essential clinical systems. The GP practice announced that all “issues have been resolved” and that the site is
North Jesmond councillors James Coles and Philip Browne have called for reforms to the mandatory House of Multiple Occupants (HMO) licence fee-system, arguing that a higher charge is needed to fund Newcastle City Council’s licensing department and reduce pressures caused by Jesmond’s crowded student population.