Optimism Amidst Uncertainty for Businesses at Meeting
Speaking at a meeting organised by the JRA, Ed Banks, Economic Development Officer at Newcastle City Council, discussed the outlook for local businesses
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Jesmond United Reform Church Welcomes All For Re-opening
Craig Dingwall takes an early look at the culmination of four months’ work on the Jesmond church
What makes a good five-a-side team name?
What do World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane and pop princess Sophie Ellis-Bextor have in common? George Welch finds out
Police warn residents as bike theft quadruples
Cycle thefts have increased fourfold between August and September, reports Charlotte Hurndall
Concerns raised over validity of Acorn Road vote
Councillors, businesspeople and residents have queried the results of last month’s Acorn Road consultation, reports Claire Hawthorn
Ongoing student survey uncovers issues with rented houses
Slugs, rats and mould are three of the top bugbears of student renters in Newcastle, according to a survey by Northumbria Students’ Union
How to reduce energy bills as the cold bites
Following a talk by Steve Emsley at Jesmond Library, Max Bernhard looks at ways households can reduce their energy bills
Royal Grammar School hosts Scotland Rugby World Cup Team
Ahead of using the school as their Rugby World Cup base next year, Scotland’s national rugby team train at RGS Newcastle
Newcastle Cricket Club Wins Sport England Funding
The Jesmond-based cricket club is one beneficiary of a £10m Sport England prize pot, reports George Welch
Local coffee shop shuts its doors, blaming free Waitrose giveaways
In a JesmondLocal exclusive, Sean Edward Seddon reveals Central Bean is closing due to Waitrose’s free coffee giveaways