There may not be local elections in Newcastle this year, but the political parties in Jesmond will be watching with great interest to see how other parts of our region cast their votes tomorrow (May 1st, 2025). With its large student population, Jesmond has one
A beauty business offering treatments, its own range of products and professional training has expanded into Jesmond. Allure Beauty Salon & Training Academy opened its Jesmond Road branch in September 2023, offering treatments including manicures, pedicures and brow and lash treatments. Owner Melissa Wright told
A short-term let on Jesmond Dene Road has been forced to close after Newcastle City Council found it was operating without the required planning permission. The council issued an enforcement notice for the property on Jesmond Dene Road in October 2024 after its use had
Jesmond residents say they are becoming “frustrated” with the overflowing bins on their back streets and the resulting issue of where to put their rubbish. The large metal-wheeled bins that line the back lanes of terraces in Jesmond are for shared use. But by the
Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.
It was an ordinary Saturday in Jesmond. On September 21st 2024, the queue outside Local NCL, the Acorn Road coffee shop, was particularly long. Students and families drifted from their homes to Cafe 1901 nearby, squinting at the sight of daylight. Locals buzzed in and out
Controversial 1.5 million housing target has surprisingly resulted in a 15% target reduction in Jesmond, Gabriel Jonsson reports.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for icy conditions this week as harsh conditions hit the North East, including Jesmond. This comes after a week of frigid weather in the city of Newcastle. The alert ran from 4pm on January 9th until 10am on
Jesmond’s bus services face uncertainty after the government raised the price cap on single journeys this month (January 2025) from £2 to £3. While the move forms part of a £1 billion national investment in public transport, some residents in Jesmond fear it could mark
A West Jesmond student has been giving old cassette players a new lease of life by repairing and reselling them as an unusual side hustle. Aidan Butler began repairing portable audio players after fixing his own boombox and discovering he understood more about the inner