Shoplifting surge prompts security warning for Jesmond charity shops
Rising shoplifting in Jesmond has sparked calls for tighter charity shop security, with incidents soaring and police warning the trend is likely to worsen over Christmas.
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Shop owners voice frustration over parking shortage on Acorn Road
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
JRA builds on “success” of Christmas Lights switch-on with new Maker’s Market
Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.
New pilates studio opens on Acorn Road
A new pilates studio has opened on Acorn Road, Libby Griffiths reports
Jesmond cafe takes lead in encouraging local community to become plastic free
A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald
Dot Bagel continues independently after Kennedy and Rhind closes
Some clarity has been provided over the sudden closure of Kennedy and Rhind on Acorn Road in October, Caitlin Gee reports
Acorn Road lights up for Christmas
Acorn Road was lit up with a special tree celebration this month, reports Roseanna Leconte
Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer
Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports
Man to appear in court after Jesmond Christmas burglary spree
A man is appearing in court today charged with several Christmas burglaries of Jesmond businesses, Tom Jones writes
Food outlets divided on whether Acorn Road is still good for business
Jesmond’s food outlet owners are split on whether the high rents they pay on busy Acorn Road mean the street is good value for money.