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Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer

Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports

Boots branch in Jesmond permanently closes

Residents have provided a mixed response to the Boots closure earlier this month, Rhys James reports

Owner of Gourmet Gifts praises local artists for boosting her business

Selling pieces from local artists now accounts for one-third of Gourmet Gifts’ sales, the shop owner tells Manon Sanchez

Jesmond business wins big in Newcastle small business awards

Fern Avenue Antique Centre has won an award for ‘Best Small Retail Business’ in Newcaste City Council’s Small Business People’s Choice Awards, which take into account votes from the general public.

Jesmond food and drink businesses try to control prices by buying local

Acorn Road cafés say they are having to increase the prices of their food and drinks in response to increased costs.

Residents fear congestion if Dun Cow replaced with a dozen houses

Residents of Brandling Village in Jesmond have voiced concerns over proposed plans to demolish the Dun Cow pub and restaurant and replace it with 12 houses.

Cost of living: Jesmond deli raises sandwich prices to survive

Clayton Road deli Country Whey says it has taken the difficult decision to raise its prices because of rising costs, even though the changes might put off some customers.

Lovage bounces back from residents’ objections

Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.