Jesmond library reopens
Sneak preview of £40,000 refurb which aims to draw more users to listed building (slideshow and interview)
Category Archives: Going out
Geordie Shore will be ‘good for Jesmond’
Watch our chat with the stars of the reality TV show as we streamed it live. Interview by Sophie Bauckham, Katie Henry and Harriet Webb
Young pianist takes Lang stride towards fame
Local 10-year old wins competition to perform with Chinese star in London this Sunday
Soviets command respect at Jesmond’s Mixer
Live band provides backing for local singers in karaoke night twist, report David Reed and Jack Bond
From Grimm to Grease
RGS kicks off week-long drama festival – 11 plays in four days – at its Jesmond Performing Arts Centre, reports Dan Robinson
Jesmond Dene House appoints new head chef
Sous chef takes over next month when Pierre Rigothier leaves for Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris
Student showcase wows Mixer – video
Festival-goers treated to medley of music, dance and performance, reports Dan Howarth
Jesmond Community Festival launches – video
Lord Mayor, town crier and a very tall man declare this year’s event… open, reports Harriet Webb
Have you got dancing feet?
Jesmond the venue for tap-dancing boot camp in run up to 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal
Students prepare to walk festival tightrope
Circus, dance and music all part of Newcastle Uni’s first, official contribution to Jesmond Community Festival, reports Dan Robinson