Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.
Council tax rises and £20m of cuts move closer as Council Leader attacks “no vision” government.
Do you know what can and can’t be recycled? Watch our video to help you understand – report by Charlotte Cooper
Our team of reporters, including politics reporters Victoria Petrie and Andrew Paterson, are at today’s South Jesmond ward meeting. Follow along with all the action via our live blog below. Live Blog South Jesmond Ward Meeting – 3rd November 2018
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.
Residents have been raising their concerns following a number of pets suffering injuries to their paws because of broken glass on Jesmond streets and footpaths.
Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed anger at the timing of Kerry Allibhai’s decision to step down as South Jesmond councillor
Controversial charitable trust to continue the safe running of the city’s parks, Aditi Sequeira reports
The night time noise initiative funded by Jesmond’s wards is called “a bad deal for residents” by Labour councillors in Ouseburn, Beth Steele reports
Fate of real tennis club on the site is responsible for the hold up, Chris Middleton reports