Women in Jesmond: Dr. Wendy Taylor
Greg Rosenvinge meets Dr Wendy Taylor, as part of our series highlighting influential women in Jesmond
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Women in Jesmond: Alex Fearon, Donr
Chloe Weeks meets Alex Fearon of Donr as we celebrate brilliant women in Jesmond
Meeting the ghostly regulars of The Carriage pub
It is a part of Jesmond folklore that The Carriage pub on Archbold Terrace is haunted by a ghost — or three, depending on which stories you choose to believe. Known today for its vegan-only food menu, The Carriage used to be a train station
JRA welcomes decision to refuse Tankerville Place proposal
Planning for Tankerville Place extension has been rejected. Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to JRA to find out their reactions.
Small businesses worried about their future due to lack of local support
Jesmond businesses are feeling the squeeze – and the local residents’ association chair is concerned, reports Ayushi Shah
University initiative teaches students to live in wider community
Student neighbours proving to be too loud? Newcastle University are attempting to solve this issue by educating students on how their behaviour impacts their neighbours.
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Jesmond Food Market aims for zero emissions
Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions when moving stock and setting up stalls. ZMove launched in March 2019 with an employed, trained rider team and a fleet of electric cargo bikes,
Student arrest prompts complaint against police
A formal complaint has been made to Northumbria Police after a house-party on Grosvenor Place in Jesmond was shut down at the end of November. Four people were arrested with one receiving a penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:
Newcastle University students help Keep Jesmond Clean
Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to RAG society President Cameron Trotter about the latest student litter pick in Jesmond, in an attempt to Keep Jesmond Clean
It won’t be lonely this Christmas at local coffee shop
Cake Stories on Brentwood Avenue is opening its doors on Christmas Day from 11am to 1pm, offering free drinks and cakes in an attempt to alleviate loneliness and bring members of the community together.
“We’ve opened on Christmas Day every year since we started the business in 2015,” said Ben Evans, who owns and runs Cake Stories with wife Hannah.