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North Jesmond Garage increases prices due to rising living cost

Jesmond garages offer money-saving tips as they’re forced to increase prices

Tackling the cost of living requires tackling one of your biggest expenses. Joel Bland reports from Jesmond’s garages

Omicron divides local pubs and restaurants over Christmas plans

The new Omicron variant of Covid-19 is causing Jesmond hospitality businesses to re-consider their festive plans, with some choosing to scrap special deals which might attract crowds. The Punch Bowl pub on Jesmond Road, for example, has decided not to offer any Christmas deals this

‘One minute a day’ challenge to get Jesmond moving in May

Jesmond Pool and Gym is hoping to get local people fit again wth a 60-second daily challenge next month that offers a chance to win a free membership.

Jesmond graduate seeks to further presence of eco-friendly business in Newcastle

Jessie Danger wants to give back to the community that helped her grow her eco-friendly fabric business, Hannah Currie reports

Newcastle Cricket Club scores big £6,000 for Covid recovery fund

JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund

Dot Bagels to open on Jesmond’s Acorn Road on April 1st

Dot Bagels, the popular bagel shop that opened on Heaton’s Chillingham Road just six months ago, is about to open an outlet in Jesmond, in the unit on Acorn Road that was home to a hardware store for more than 100 years.

Application for new housing worries Jesmond residents

A planning application to convert offices on Sandyford’s Portland Terrace into a 10-person house has attracted criticism from local residents, who say South Jesmond is already “saturated” with student housing.