A fire safety campaign has launched after students triggered 77 false fire alarm callouts in a single year across Newcastle according to figures obtained by JesmondLocal through the Freedom of Information Act. Data released by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service shows that between
A new hybrid fashion and food store, The Hideaway Store, is set to open on Acorn Road in Jesmond. The shop, owned by Scott Whitehead, will combine a curated selection of clothing and lifestyle items with Acaiety, serving açai bowls, smoothies and coffee. Whitehead said the concept was inspired by a trip to Japan and will be “the first company in the North East to serve soft serve açai.” The store is due to open on Saturday 3 January, with a promotional offer on launch day.
Local retailers on Acorn Road in Jesmond say the Christmas period has brought a welcome boost in trade, with many describing the past few weeks as some of their busiest of the year. At Oliver Bonas, staff say footfall has steadily increased as shoppers search
Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, officers hope to rebuild trust and strengthen ties across the neighbourhood.
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
North Jesmond councillors James Coles and Philip Browne have called for reforms to the mandatory House of Multiple Occupants (HMO) licence fee-system, arguing that a higher charge is needed to fund Newcastle City Council’s licensing department and reduce pressures caused by Jesmond’s crowded student population.
Efforts to keep Newcastle on track for its 2030’s Net Zero plan are facing challenges in the form of housing, with data exclusively analysed by JesmondLocal showing that 55% of rented homes in Jesmond are not meeting the higher quality energy performances needed to ensure a
Rising shoplifting in Jesmond has sparked calls for tighter charity shop security, with incidents soaring and police warning the trend is likely to worsen over Christmas.
A special educational needs school in Jesmond has launched what is thought to be the country’s first police cadet programme for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Northern Counties School on Tankerville Terrace enrolled its first five Volunteer Police Cadets last month
Rising rents and cost of living spikes are driving many university students out of Jesmond, as day-to-day prices have put a “burden” on student residents. Accommodation prices have soared nationally over the past five years with student prices rising by 52% according to the NatWest