Dog-friendly drinking spots in Jesmond are on the rise, according to our snapshot survey, with all of the bars on Osborne Road now encouraging customers to bring along a pooch. The strip of bars is well-known to students and locals who like to enjoy a
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
Bengal bistro restaurant Tantara is set to open its doors in early 2026, launched by Shah Lalon Amin and his two brothers. The restaurant is a tribute to their late father who, they say, dreamed of opening a restaurant along Osborne Road. Tantara will be
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
South Jesmond FC have kicked off this season with a run of strong results, demonstrating a marked improvement on last year’s campaign. After a winless start in 2024, the club has developed greater consistency and resilience, turning fixtures into victories and positioning South Jesmond FC
Northumbrian Water has pushed back the start date for long-promised work to cut sewage pollution in the Ouseburn, announcing that it will not now begin until autumn 2026, a year later than previously committed. The update, posted on the website of The Ouse Burn Way, an
Retailers on Jesmond’s Acorn Road say limited parking is putting pressure on small businesses. While some say they support Newcastle’s greener transport goals, others believe the balance has tipped too far. Acorn Road was restructured in the mid-2010s under Newcastle City Council’s Cycle City Ambition
Jesmond Community Festival kicks off tomorrow, returning for its 20th year. Running from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 1 June, the month-long celebration features around 75 community events ranging from music and history to food, family fun, and the great outdoors. Tomorrow’s festival launch (May
A Jesmond resident called Bertie had the goal of reaching the Scottish Border on a bike during ‘his’ storm, Storm Bert.
Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann