JESMONDLOCAL

Fashion show at Franco’s

Collection from local business Designer Desirables raises money for St Oswald’s Hospice, reports Katie Lauren Henry

Retailer will take former petrol station site as rumours circulate that Sainsbury’s will be next to enter Jesmond

John Offredo meets Jesmond shop owners, who are relying on local custom in the run-up to Christmas.

Bead shop opens doors again for Halloween and run-up to Christmas, following difficulties selling lease

Hotel where Lennon and McCartney wrote She Loves You gets a rebrand

Acorn Road store will close to enable jewellery retailer to open store in London, co-founder tells JesmondLocal

Acorn Road shop celebrates victory in London competition, beating host of big-name designers

Brentwood Avenue store aims for national newspaper awards, and wins praise in good food guide

Trip to Seattle inspired Jesmond entrepreneur to create his Central Bean chain, reports Dan Howarth

One of Jesmond’s key shopping streets struggles to shrug off economic downturn, reports Rachel Flint