JESMONDLOCAL

Plastic bag campaigners name and shame

Boots and Medicentre yet to pledge support for Jesmond green initiative

Store will feature community token scheme says contractor who is offering Friday-morning site tours

Green leaf stickers show shoppers which stores are serious about making Acorn Road a plastic bag-free zone, reports David Reed

Heartbreak Productions begins season of outdoor performances with Pinocchio in the Dene

Alcohol licence granted in time for Father’s Day weekend as Jesmond Dene restaurant seeks to establish niche in affordable fine dining

Sneak preview of £40,000 refurb which aims to draw more users to listed building (slideshow and interview)

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

Local 10-year old wins competition to perform with Chinese star in London this Sunday

Live band provides backing for local singers in karaoke night twist, report David Reed and Jack Bond

RGS kicks off week-long drama festival – 11 plays in four days – at its Jesmond Performing Arts Centre, reports Dan Robinson