West Jesmond Primary School has welcomed two new therapy dogs, Forrest and Mabel, into its education programme, supporting both student wellbeing and reading development. Both dogs are visiting the school on a weekly basis as part of a structured scheme that addresses student’s needs, but
Jesmond’s hospitality sector is hoping for a mid-winter boost as Newcastle Restaurant Week returns this month. From today (12 January) until Sunday (18 January), several local eateries will join venues across the city in offering set-price menus designed to encourage footfall during the industry’s quietest
A Jesmond netball club has supportied local charities following a donation drive throughout November and December. During training sessions and matches, players collected essential groceries and toiletries to support families and women in need across the north east. Riverside Netball Club, a community-based netball club
Concerns surrounding women’s safety in public spaces continue to dominate national debate, with a survey from the Office for National Statistics finding that half of women feel unsafe walking alone after dark. YouGov has also surveyed the population to find how unsafe British women feel
Jesmond’s charity shops are feeling the strain as volunteer numbers drop, making it harder to manage donations and keep the community spaces residents rely on running smoothly. Rising living costs, tighter schedules, and fewer long-term volunteers mean local shops are navigating a challenge that mirrors a nationwide trend. There are however plenty of ways for residents to get involved and make a real difference.
Ahead of an all out election later this year that will remove the boundary line between North and South Jesmond, local councillors are putting in early groundwork to ensure a seamless transition into what is predicted to be one of the city’s largest wards by
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