Cheesemongering makes welcome return to Jesmond
The owner of Grate – one of only two cheesemongers in Newcastle – says she has been overwhelmed by local support now that she has finally be able to open the doors of her shop on Jesmond Road.
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Students urged to donate, not bin spare food this Christmas
Students leaving Jesmond for the holidays are being encouraged to donate spare food in their cupboards to a new Covid-safe, contactless collection service that will relay it to the city’s foodbanks.
Students complain of ‘intimidating’ Covid policing
Students from Northumbria and Newcastle universities have expressed concern over the handling of “Operation Oak” this term as well as Newcastle City Council’s use of “Covid marshals” in Jesmond and other student areas.
Jesmond Vale resident campaigns for plastic bottle recycling
One Jesmond resident is keen to see European-style bottle recycling schemes in Jesmond. Rachel Wang reports
Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming
New bakery Kennedy & Rhind opens in Jesmond. Arlo prepares for tier 3. Megan Evans meets both
Multiple sparrowhawk sightings in Jesmond gardens and parks
They may not yet outnumber its population of pet cats and dogs, but sightings of sparrowhawks are on the rise in Jesmond and surrounding areas.
Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth
Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.
Fed up with your fitness routine? Locals suggest these alternatives
Local exercise enthusiasts are offering fresh ideas for staying trim and toning-up during this latest lockdown
Online events keeping Jesmond connected during COVID
Online events are being organised across the community to help Jesmond stay connected through COVID lockdowns. Charlotte Pickering speaks to St George’s Church to find out more.
Increased Operation Oak patrols divide Jesmond community
Police will now patrol student areas every night of the week following an increasing in funding to Operation Oak by the universities, Becca Gibbs reports