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
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
Retailers on Jesmond’s Acorn Road say limited parking is putting pressure on small businesses. While some say they support Newcastle’s greener transport goals, others believe the balance has tipped too far. Acorn Road was restructured in the mid-2010s under Newcastle City Council’s Cycle City Ambition
Spy Bar has been named a finalist in the Great British Pub Awards 2025, reaching the final six in the competitive “Best Pub to Watch Sport” category. The annual competition aims to celebrate the best in UK hospitality and Spy Bar, which has six HD
Jesmond takeaway owners have been prosecuted and fined after inspectors repeatedly found the kitchen in substandard state.
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
As the season of giving is in full swing, let’s look at a Jesmond restaurant that has positively changed the lives of many children in the North East.
Find out about the latest event that’s taking over Osborne Road, reports Marina Snyder
Jesmond residents can look forward to a seasonal treat as the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra hosts a lunchtime concert of folk, jazz and festive tunes at St. Hilda’s Church on Monday 16 December. Based in Jesmond, the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra regularly performs at local venues. Founded 10
Jesmond’s hottest new venue for music is… its pool. Marina Snyder reports