Portland Terrace bus depot closes after Arriva and Unite reach agreement
The Arriva Depot based on Portland Terrace finally closed for good after a compromise between Arriva and its workers.
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Keep Jesmond Clean campaigners in need of more student volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean are searching for more students to get involved with their monthly litter picks, Emma Davies reports
Jesmond councillor warns of increase in student anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, according to unpublished figures seen by Gerry Keating
Cost of living: Jesmond deli raises sandwich prices to survive
Clayton Road deli Country Whey says it has taken the difficult decision to raise its prices because of rising costs, even though the changes might put off some customers.
Cost of living: Jesmond residents lament Tesco meal deal price increase
Tesco’s controversial meal deal price rise has some residents seeking alternatives, Taoying Chen reports
Lovage bounces back from residents’ objections
Jesmond Mediterranean restaurant Lovage says it has overcome some initial opposition after taking over the former Sale Pepe site. Several Jesmond residents had objected to the opening of the eaterie on St George’s Terrace because they thought a Newcastle City Council notice of its opening hours and alcohol licensing meant it was going to be a club or bar.
Food outlets divided on whether Acorn Road is still good for business
Jesmond’s food outlet owners are split on whether the high rents they pay on busy Acorn Road mean the street is good value for money.
Safe and not-so-scary Halloween fun for kids at Jesmond Library
Pumpkins, witches and black cats – children have a chance to kick-off Halloween 2022 today (Tuesday 25 October) with a Halloween Craft event at Jesmond Library. The 90-minute session begins at 2pm and provides safe and fun activities for children aged 3-8 years, accompanied by
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
Racketlon swings back into action at the Northumberland Club
The sport of racketlon returned to Jesmond this month for the biggest Northumberland Open to date, with representatives of the British team among those battling it out across a quartet of disciplines.