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Jesmond Dene House appoints new head chef

Sous chef takes over next month when Pierre Rigothier leaves for Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris

Festival-goers treated to medley of music, dance and performance, reports Dan Howarth

Lord Mayor, town crier and a very tall man declare this year’s event… open, reports Harriet Webb

Jesmond the venue for tap-dancing boot camp in run up to 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal

Circus, dance and music all part of Newcastle Uni’s first, official contribution to Jesmond Community Festival, reports Dan Robinson

The Newcastle Jewish Players’ are set to perform Alan Bennett’s “The Lady in the Van” on 16, 17 & 19 February at the RGS, reports Amy Gilfellon.

Entrepreneur comes up with idea for online health service in his Otterburn Terrace kitchen

Help protect the local environment by completing Transition Jesmond’s online questionnaire, reports David Reed

Seymour Mace and John Scott to usher in 2011 with laughs at The Mixer

Collection from local business Designer Desirables raises money for St Oswald’s Hospice, reports Katie Lauren Henry