Residents criticise council for inaction over Jesmond Vale graffiti
Graffiti around the Jesmond Vale area has become a lightning rod for criticism – but the council says it can’t do anything if it’s not told, Tom Jones reports
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Cost of living: Jesmond residents lament Tesco meal deal price increase
Tesco’s controversial meal deal price rise has some residents seeking alternatives, Taoying Chen reports
Lovage bounces back from residents’ objections
Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.
Food outlets divided on whether Acorn Road is still good for business
Jesmond’s food outlet owners are split on whether the high rents they pay on busy Acorn Road mean the street is good value for money.
Safe and not-so-scary Halloween fun for kids at Jesmond Library
Pumpkins, witches and black cats – children have a chance to kick-off Halloween 2022 today (Tuesday 25 October) with a Halloween Craft event at Jesmond Library. The 90-minute session begins at 2pm and provides safe and fun activities for children aged 3-8 years, accompanied by
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
Racketlon swings back into action at the Northumberland Club
The sport of racketlon returned to Jesmond this month for the biggest Northumberland Open to date, with representatives of the British team among those battling it out across a quartet of disciplines.
“Staff on site and sheltered seating” – what Jesmond residents want to see at their Metro station
Jesmond residents share their thoughts on their local station in light of the new metro trains arriving at the end of the year.
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