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“Hybrid” Hideaway store opens on Acorn Road this month

A new hybrid fashion and food store, The Hideaway Store, is set to open on Acorn Road in Jesmond. The shop, owned by Scott Whitehead, will combine a curated selection of clothing and lifestyle items with Acaiety, serving açai bowls, smoothies and coffee. Whitehead said the concept was inspired by a trip to Japan and will be “the first company in the North East to serve soft serve açai.” The store is due to open on Saturday 3 January, with a promotional offer on launch day.

Jesmond bakery rises to the top in the north east

Acorn Road’s Pink Lane Bakery has been crowned “North East Bakery of the Year” at a ceremony hosted by The National Bakery Awards. Organised by print and digital magazine publisher Bakery Business, the country’s finest bakers were announced for each region of the UK, with

Festive spirit shines at Light Up Jesmond event

Mulled wine, music and festive lights brought Acorn Road to life, as the third Light Up Jesmond Christmas event brought together local residents, students from Northern Counties School and local businesses including Angel’s Share and LOCAL to usher in the festive season. The evening, which

Local food market leads way in sustainable food practice

Jesmond Food Market, which holds its final event of the year this Saturday on Armstrong Bridge, has been praised by traders and residents for leading the way on sustainable food practices, with local businesses emphasising low-waste operations, responsible sourcing and the importance of supporting independent producers. Pink

“We haven’t had a quiet day”: Jesmond shops report strong Christmas trading

Local retailers on Acorn Road in Jesmond say the Christmas period has brought a welcome boost in trade, with many describing the past few weeks as some of their busiest of the year. At Oliver Bonas, staff say footfall has steadily increased as shoppers search

Brighter futures for Jesmond girls as sporting opportunities grow

On any given night in or around Jesmond, floodlights turn on, trainers hit the pitch and teams of girls spread across a variety of courts get ready for training. The sounds are unmistakable: from the bounce of netballs to the sweep of hockey sticks and

How Jesmond Dene is strengthening the community’s mental wellbeing

As Autumn fades and winter settles in, many people notice a shift not just in the weather but in their mood too. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal patter. It is estimated that around two

New efforts by police seek to rebuild public trust in Jesmond

Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, officers hope to rebuild trust and strengthen ties across the neighbourhood.

Jesmond Methodist Church launches walking advent calendar to bring ‘hope and joy’ to the community

A new walking advent calendar featuring 24 festive window displays has launched across Jesmond, with organisers aiming to boost community spirit and support local businesses throughout December. Organisers reveal a different decorated window each day and update the online map to help residents follow the

‘Urgent’ repairs and retrofits of Jesmond Library ‘well underway’ as lease negotiations continue

Work to stop heat loss at Jesmond Library have begun, marking the start of the library’s multi-year plan to ensure its sustainable, energy-efficient future. In light of the ongoing lease negotiations, which the trustees hope to conclude next year, the library is now particularly focused