Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Royal Grammar School to host melodic Wind and Brass Day
Performing Arts Centre invites music lovers to afternoon concert, reports Nelly Stavropoulou
Fruitful funding for Jesmond Community Orchard
Local generosity helps schoolchildren learn about the environment, writes Kat Stevenson
Five-day beer festival starts today
Ales, ciders and family events at Jesmond’s Cricket Club, reports Maria Loupa
Jesmond Pool plans extension
Community sports centre plans new facilities ahead of the 2012 Olympics, reports James Al-Mudallal
Waitrose opens doors promising competitive prices
New store will price-match Tesco, and could even be cheaper on some products, claims manager. Watch Sophie Bauckham’s video interview
Northumbrian Water finally fixes Osborne Road leak
Water company apologises for ‘uncharacteristic’ delay, reports Bob Cooper.
Increase in anti-social behaviour as students return
More than 130 given warnings by police in Jesmond during Freshers’ Week, reports Dave Harrison
Get a free ‘bag for life’
Tesco on Acorn Road hopes Jesmond students get the recycling habit, reports Kerstin Vogel
Halloween treats in store
Pumpkin pie tart, spider cupcakes and themed ice cream at Jesmond’s cafes and bakeries, reports Alex Carr