With Halloween this weekend, residents of Jesmond looking for a last-minute costume might not need to travel far to put an outfit together. While no local Jesmond shop sells traditional Halloween costumes, charity shops and high street retailers are offering alternatives for those hoping to
Three years on from Boots closing its branch on St George’s Terrace in 2023, leaving Jesmond Pharmacy as the area’s only pharmacy, the independent outlet has undergone a major refurbishment. The refurbishment, which began in August, has improved the pharmacy’s appearance and accessibility. Superintendent pharmacist
Independent cafés across the UK are cutting their opening hours as rising costs squeeze their businesses, and one Jesmond café is among those operating on a five-day week. Awesome Frank’s, located at West Jesmond Metro station, remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with owner Alex
Bus passengers in Jesmond Vale face almost two weeks of disruption from today (Thursday, October 29th) as Stagecoach services 32 and 32A are diverted during roadworks. The buses will bypass Jesmond Vale until Friday, November 13th, while Springbank Road and parts of Goldspink Lane are
A member of Newcastle Cycling Campaign has welcomed Newcastle City Council’s revised plans for Jesmond Dene Road, saying he would be happy to use the proposed route. Tony Waterston, who is also a member of Space for Jesmond, a cycling and pedestrian campaign group, said
Jesmond Community Orchard welcomed visitors to its annual Apple Day at St Andrew’s Cemetery earlier this month, celebrating local fruit growing while highlighting the challenges facing traditional orchards. The orchard, a staple of South Jesmond since 2009, hosted an afternoon on Saturday, October 10th of
The hotel was purchased by Newcastle based property developer Saggar Leisure Ltd and is to be the company’s first time entering the hospitality market. Major work could be on the horizon in the heart of Jesmond for The Caledonian Hotel following its successful sale in
Jesmond residents are calling for action on rising rents and living costs ahead of Chancellor John Healey’s Budget tomorrow (Wednesday, October 28th). The Chancellor will set out the government’s tax and spending plans in the House of Commons at around 12.30pm tomorrow, with households looking
Shoplifting accounted for almost half of all reported crime in Jesmond and Heaton at the end of this summer (August 2026) causing shop-owners to increase security precautions. The area around West Jesmond Metro appears to have been a particular hotspot for shoplifting, with more than
Pets’ Corner in Jesmond Dene is undergoing a refurbishment, with Newcastle City Council planning improved animal enclosures and a new space for an as-yet-unidentified arrival next year. The popular attraction will remain open at weekends but will be closed from Monday to Friday for around