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: Business
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
Brothers open barber shop in Jesmond
Tattoos and body piercing to follow at OB Barbers on Churchill Gardens, reports Matt Aspin
Guitar Teacher: Andy Turnbull
As part of our small business series, JesmondLocal reporters visit a local guitar teacher
Successful Valentine’s Day despite rain
Torrential downpours didn’t dissuade true love, as our special video report shows
Shiners closes its doors
Antiques shop closes for the final time on March 15th: we chart its history
Small Business Report: Cake Poppins
JesmondLocal visits Cake Poppins to see how Kate Emmett is running her small business
Jesmond volunteers celebrate National Libraries Day
Megan Cunningham and Nathan Buck visit Jesmond library for an update on progress since it was saved from closure last year. Watch their video report
New Year, New Look for Scalini’s
The popular restaurant, opened in 2000, undergoes a makeover to freshen up its decor, reports Josie Ayre