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
Work to stop heat loss at Jesmond Library have begun, marking the start of the library’s multi-year plan to ensure its sustainable, energy-efficient future. In light of the ongoing lease negotiations, which the trustees hope to conclude next year, the library is now particularly focused
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
Local volunteers have spent a weekend clearing large amounts of overgrown vegetation at the derelict Banqueting Hall in Jesmond Dene, with the aim of restoring it as a centre of learning and discovery. The Grade II listed building – which means it is of special architectural
A local environmentalist has renewed his call for action after Newcastle City Council stalled plans to introduce a “School Street” outside West Jesmond Primary School. A two-year study in 2022 revealed that particulate matter concentrations – a common measure of air pollution – around areas
As a chorus of voices carried across the quarry in Jesmond Dene in mid-October, dog-walkers, runners, and strollers turned their heads and slowed their pace, many eventually stopping altogether. Curiously leaning over the stony wall to look down into the ravine, they discovered the source
A group of volunteer singers from across Newcastle will gather this weekend at the quarry in Jesmond Dene to use singing as a unique tool for climate action. Led by RA Wollaston Award-winning artist Uta Kögelsberger, the event aims to raise awareness about climate change
A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald
Lockdown restrictions have encouraged more people to enjoy public outdoor spaces, such as our parks. But a common question being asked by people enjoying the fresh air in places like Jesmond Dene is: Where did all the litter bins go? And why are the remaining bins always so full?
Eco-friendly cleaning products could soon be arriving on the doorsteps of Jesmond residents, via electric cars. Lilla Marshall reports