Proposals for making Acorn Road more “community-friendly” would damage trade, say local shops. Video interviews by Nelly Stavropoulou and Sophie Bauckham
Tag Archives: Jesmond
The Great Dene Run
Ahead of this weekend’s Great North Run, watch our short film on why Jesmond Dene is so popular with runners
Open evening at the New Northumbria Hotel
Osborne road hotel and partner venues invite public to view recent renovations while enjoying cocktails and canapés, reports Alexandra Carr
Oxfam Jesmond hosts literary workshop
Charity’s annual Bookfest culminates in fiction-writing workshop by author Laura Fish. Nelly Stavropoulou and Charlotte Krol report
RGS to stage headmaster’s musical
Ambitious play gives young people a new voice. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Jesmond flooded
View our slideshow of today’s epic downpour – with thanks to our friends on Twitter
Caledonian Hotel to host evening of wine tasting
Oenophiles invited to join Premium Cellars as it launches online business venture, reports Alexandra Carr
Drama-based learning workshop in Dene
Taster session to help young people learn and adapt. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Scents of Jo Malone reach Jesmond
Jesmond Dene House hosts afternoon tea with fragrance-based menu, reports Alexandra Carr.
Jesmond prepares for Olympic Torch arrival
The Olympic Torch arrives in Jesmond on Friday evening, but will mean some temporary road closures, reports James Al Mudallal.