Jesmond garages offer money-saving tips as they’re forced to increase prices
Tackling the cost of living requires tackling one of your biggest expenses. Joel Bland reports from Jesmond’s garages
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Prizes for plastic-free campaigners
Litter picking, shopping second-hand and offering “carbon literacy” training were just some of the ideas and practices that won prizes at this years’s Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford awards. The top award was scooped by Sarah Lewis and Michael Holland who, since moving to Jesmond
Fit Over 50s restarts at Jesmond Pool and Gym after Covid closure
Jesmond Pool and Gym has been encouraging the local community to get back to exercising this month. Its Fit Over 50s sessions returned at the beginning of October following disruptions caused by the pandemic. Offering a range of activities, from table tennis to “Nifty Over
Parties lock horns on congestion, anti-social behaviour and e-scooters
Candidates hoping to represent North and South Jesmond after Thursday’s elections have debated a range of questions put to them by local voters at this JesmondLocal’s first online hustings event
Dot Bagels to open on Jesmond’s Acorn Road on April 1st
Dot Bagels, the popular bagel shop that opened on Heaton’s Chillingham Road just six months ago, is about to open an outlet in Jesmond, in the unit on Acorn Road that was home to a hardware store for more than 100 years.
Local restaurant unveils new sister takeaway Meat Sauce Fries
Meat Sauce Fries is the new takeaway in Jesmond. Megan Evans chats to owner, Max Gott
Coolaboola Coffee shuts up shop
Coolaboola Coffee closes after 15 years since opening. Megan Evans speaks to owner Ruairi McGuinness
Makers Market brings festive spirit to Jesmond
Christmas market takes place at The Pottery Experience in Jesmond, Megan Evans reports.
Live music set for return on Jesmond Road
Bobiks, an arts venue on Jesmond Road, is set for live music to return, Megan Evans reports
Not enough accountability in South Jesmond, say residents
South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South