Small businesses worried about their future due to lack of local support
Jesmond businesses are feeling the squeeze – and the local residents’ association chair is concerned, reports Ayushi Shah
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Jam Jar to reopen tomorrow after weekend fire
Osborne Road restaurant Jam Jar will remain shut until tomorrow (Tuesday 11th February) following a fire on Saturday morning, when three fire engines were sent to put out the flames. The fire occurred just a few doors up from Caledonian Hotel and its adjacent Billabong
Former Jesmond Synagogue gives way to new residences
Ayushi Shah surveys residents about the redevelopment of a century-old synagogue
Rodents oust student from her Jesmond flat
Rats in Jesmond have seen one student driven out of her home on Sanderson Road. Concerns about rats were raised by residents at last month’s South Jesmond ward meeting, with littering by students highlighted as one reason rodents find Jesmond so attractive. Experts say there
The Punch Bowl Hotel to reopen as pet-friendly retro pub
Jerry Chen goes behind the scenes of The Punch Bowl pub head of its opening on July 17th
Big response to plan targeting rogue landlords
The consultation is over and the numbers are in: Newcastle City Council has received a big response to its plans to improve housing and crack down on rogue landlords. But not everyone is happy, as Andrew Paterson reports.
Former girls’ school gives way to luxury apartment scheme in Jesmond
The Eskdale Terrace site will soon become 63 apartments, Srivats Lakshman reports
Licensing could cost landlords up to £2,500 per property
More details are emerging about a plan to expand licensing of landlords in Jesmond, and the reaction so far is decidedly mixed, with some predicting the proposals could cost landlords around £2,500 per property.
Tenants praise council plans to tackle rogue landlords and rats in flats
Tenants renting houses and flats in Jesmond say they hope contentious proposals by Newcastle City Council will prevent landlords from letting out dirty, damaged and dangerous properties.
Council holds viewing days for Brandling Park bowling green
Newcastle City Council is holding viewings today and tomorrow for anyone with ideas for new ways to use Brandling Park – the former Brandling Bowling Green and Pavilions, situated at the end of Clayton Road in Jesmond. The Council says it is keen to hear