West Jesmond Primary School opens new memorial garden
A garden set up in memory of a deceased member of staff has opened at West Jesmond Primary School, Bess Coop reports
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Plastic Free Jesmond & Sandyford reconsider upcoming award ceremony
The area’s awards for businesses reducing plastic usage have been postponed, writes Laura Fitzsimmons
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
Jesmond’s entrepreneurs: Amy Fettis of AIM Athleisure and Studio 54
“The life of any entrepreneur is full of extreme highs and lows,” says Amy Fettis, founder of Jesmond-based AIM Athleisure and Studio 54, and the first interviewee in our series of short profiles of Jesmond’s enterprising business people. Fettis’s business began as an “athleisure” brand,
Man arrested after armed police called to Osborne Terrace
Police were called to the scene on Osborne Terrace following a report of concern regarding the welfare of the man.
Coronavirus cancels new St George’s Church initiative
Loujane Alasi attended the launch of new initiative Leading Your Church Into Growth, which has been cancelled due to covid-19
Jesmond coronavirus volunteers praised by residents
Jesmond residents have stepped up to help their neighbours, Loujane Alasi reports
Nexus expands concessionary benefits for elderly and disabled people
If you’re elderly or disabled, you can now travel before 9:30am, James Taylor reports
West Jesmond fundraises to buy defibrillator
West Jesmond Primary has purchased a defibrillator using donated funds to create a safer school environment.