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
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.
Jessie Danger wants to give back to the community that helped her grow her eco-friendly fabric business, Hannah Currie reports
JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund
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.
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.
Eco-friendly cleaning products could soon be arriving on the doorsteps of Jesmond residents, via electric cars. Lilla Marshall reports
Meat Sauce Fries is the new takeaway in Jesmond. Megan Evans chats to owner, Max Gott
Coolaboola Coffee closes after 15 years since opening. Megan Evans speaks to owner Ruairi McGuinness
Christmas market takes place at The Pottery Experience in Jesmond, Megan Evans reports.