JESMONDLOCAL

Jimmy Choo trumped by Lebeado

Acorn Road shop celebrates victory in London competition, beating host of big-name designers

Local expert Alan Morgan pens tribute to Newcastle’s ‘leafiest suburb’ – with an intro by Viz founder Chris Donald

Brentwood Avenue store aims for national newspaper awards, and wins praise in good food guide

One of Jesmond’s key shopping streets struggles to shrug off economic downturn, reports Rachel Flint

Fiona Clarke and Jessica Brown sign off this year’s event with reports on a walking tour… and the crowning of a Jesmond master chef

Rumours of grocery store for Osborne Road intensify, reports Dan Howarth

Would you like restaurant to offer late night live music, dance and films in Jesmond Dene? Vote in our poll

Caroline Howley reports from the festival’s free dance workshop – while Anastasia Tschepressow follows the action with her video camera

Watch and listen to Rachel Flint’s report of the brass and wind festival at the RGS

Fiona and Chris Clarke report on some tasty but contrasting festival highlights