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Local coffee shop shuts its doors, blaming free Waitrose giveaways

In a JesmondLocal exclusive, Sean Edward Seddon reveals Central Bean is closing due to Waitrose’s free coffee giveaways

Sean Edward Seddon uncovers new details about the planned Sainsbury’s Local in West Jesmond – including a potential completion date

Tattoos and body piercing to follow at OB Barbers on Churchill Gardens, reports Matt Aspin

Antiques shop closes for the final time on March 15th: we chart its history

The future of Acorn Road is up for debate: Maya Sivamany and Marlene Loesken report on the retailers perspectives towards possible changes

Carla Fitoiu visits Clayton Road to find out how shops are coping with a downturn in their business

It’s all change for Stanger’s Cookshop, David Naylor finds, as it moves to new premises on Brentwood Avenue

Carla Fitoiu attends the first Vintage Fair at Jesmond Library and finds how the event will help support the venue

Karin’s Kandy Store is the latest closure on Clayton Road, forever undergoing changes

With a coffee shop on every corner, how can Jesmond locals distinguish the good from the bad and downright ugly? Read our verdict