Cheesemongering makes welcome return to Jesmond
The owner of Grate – one of only two cheesemongers in Newcastle – says she has been overwhelmed by local support now that she has finally be able to open the doors of her shop on Jesmond Road.
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Demand for Jesmond still high, say letting agents
Letting agents in Jesmond say there is no sign yet that the pandemic and suspension of on-campus teaching is making students nervous about signing up to new accommodation contracts.
Student ‘travel window’ creates uncertainty in Jesmond
The student evacuation from Newcastle begins today – but what impact will it have on local businesses? Hannah Currie reports
Metro launches new reduced winter timetable
As the region exits lockdown, Jesmond’s residents may struggle to get to shops and work, reports Iona Todd
Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth
Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.
Metro services need additional funding, Nexus says
Nexus, which runs the service, has warned of a funding shortfall, Iona Todd reports
Show goes on for improv comedy school despite lockdown
Lockdown restrictions have presented some silver linings to the comedy industry. Lilla Marshall speaks to Bev Fox about how Newcastle’s School of Improv have adapted.
Local café to carry on helping hungry children
Brentwood Avenue coffee house Cake Stories says it hopes to continue supporting struggling families over the Christmas period, despite the government’s decision to provide free school meals to children in England during the holidays. During October half-term, Cake Stories teamed up with 1901 Caffe Bistro
Lockdown “an assault on hospitality” say Jesmond bars
Can the bars of Osborne Road and elsewhere in Jesmond survive this second lockdown? Iona Todd and Daniel Wales report
Jesmond food and drink businesses plan for weekend restart
Some Jesmond food and drink outlets are planning to restart their indoor and outdoor seating services this weekend, following last week’s announcement by the prime minister that social distancing rules were being relaxed to one metre from Saturday 4th July. The re-opening of pubs, hairdressers,