Jesmond Community Orchard battles the country’s decline of apple orchards
The importance of apples was highlighted at Jesmond’s recent Apple Day, reports Anna Nix
Category Archives: Food
Lovage one of three north east eateries to win Tripadvisor award
Mediterranean restaurant Lovage on St George’s Terrace has won a 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor, having been listed among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. Lovage is just one of three in the region to receive the award and it’s the third accolade given to
Local business running vegan cooking courses in Jesmond
A local food business is running vegan cooking courses alongside the popularity of Veganuary, reports Olivia Walters
Jesmond cafe takes lead in encouraging local community to become plastic free
A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald
Jesmond coffee shop creates running club
LOCAL coffee house has created a running club welcome to all Jesmond residents, reports Olivia Walters
Small food businesses at Jesmond Food Market suffer effects of living cost of living crisis
Small food businesses at Jesmond Food Market are struggling to deal with the effects of the cost-of-living crisis reports Olivia Walters
Dot Bagel continues independently after Kennedy and Rhind closes
Some clarity has been provided over the sudden closure of Kennedy and Rhind on Acorn Road in October, Caitlin Gee reports
Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer
Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports
Jesmond food and drink businesses try to control prices by buying local
Acorn Road cafés say they are having to increase the prices of their food and drinks in response to increased costs.
Cost of living: Jesmond deli raises sandwich prices to survive
Clayton Road deli Country Whey says it has taken the difficult decision to raise its prices because of rising costs, even though the changes might put off some customers.