‘Filthy’ Jesmond takeaway ‘under new management’ after food safety report suggesting improvement
Jesmond takeaway owners have been prosecuted and fined after inspectors repeatedly found the kitchen in substandard state.
Category Archives: Environment
Forest Choir set to gather in Jesmond Dene for one-day climate workshop this Saturday
A group of volunteer singers from across Newcastle will gather this weekend at the quarry in Jesmond Dene to use singing as a unique tool for climate action. Led by RA Wollaston Award-winning artist Uta Kögelsberger, the event aims to raise awareness about climate change
More bins not the solution to back lane rubbish says South Jesmond councillor
Jesmond residents say they are becoming “frustrated” with the overflowing bins on their back streets and the resulting issue of where to put their rubbish. The large metal-wheeled bins that line the back lanes of terraces in Jesmond are for shared use. But by the
Jesmond cafe takes lead in encouraging local community to become plastic free
A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald
Jesmond cleaning initiative encourages student involvement in street clean-up
Keep Jesmond Clean urge students to be more aware of rubbish left on the streets.
Eco-fashion festival aims to combat fast fashion
Jesmond based students involved with the Young People’s Forum, supported by staff at the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, will host an eco-fashion festival this weekend involving clothing swaps and upcycling.
Dene tree works criticised for being unsafe
Tree clearance work by Urban Green has been defended after a local woman claimed she was injured by a felled tree while walking her dog in Jesmond Dene
12 bin bags collected at Keep Jesmond Clean’s latest litter pick
A dozen bags were collected at the latest litter pick, reports Emma Davies – with hopes for more volunteers
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
Prizes for plastic-free campaigners
Litter picking, shopping second-hand and offering “carbon literacy” training were just some of the ideas and practices that won prizes at this years’s Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford awards. The top award was scooped by Sarah Lewis and Michael Holland who, since moving to Jesmond