Cheesemongering makes welcome return to Jesmond
The owner of Grate – one of only two cheesemongers in Newcastle – says she has been overwhelmed by local support now that she has finally be able to open the doors of her shop on Jesmond Road.
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Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming
New bakery Kennedy & Rhind opens in Jesmond. Arlo prepares for tier 3. Megan Evans meets both
Show goes on for improv comedy school despite lockdown
Lockdown restrictions have presented some silver linings to the comedy industry. Lilla Marshall speaks to Bev Fox about how Newcastle’s School of Improv have adapted.
Local café to carry on helping hungry children
Brentwood Avenue coffee house Cake Stories says it hopes to continue supporting struggling families over the Christmas period, despite the government’s decision to provide free school meals to children in England during the holidays. During October half-term, Cake Stories teamed up with 1901 Caffe Bistro
Lockdown “an assault on hospitality” say Jesmond bars
Can the bars of Osborne Road and elsewhere in Jesmond survive this second lockdown? Iona Todd and Daniel Wales report
Live music set for return on Jesmond Road
Bobiks, an arts venue on Jesmond Road, is set for live music to return, Megan Evans reports
Jesmond food and drink businesses plan for weekend restart
Some Jesmond food and drink outlets are planning to restart their indoor and outdoor seating services this weekend, following last week’s announcement by the prime minister that social distancing rules were being relaxed to one metre from Saturday 4th July. The re-opening of pubs, hairdressers,
Come Dine With Me seeking couples for casting
The coronavirus is causing problems, but Come Dine With Me will continue, reports Greg Rosenvinge
Jesmond restaurant offers NHS staff 25% off for life
Ayushi Shah speaks to the proprietor of The Patricia, who wants to thank NHS staff in his own way
Local café and butcher’s start delivery services in Jesmond
Café 1901 and butcher shop Ibbitson’s have begun offering free delivery services to customers in Jesmond during the current period of lockdown. Café 1901 is offering a next-day delivery service on groceries, including fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy, eggs and milk. It is also offering a