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.
Volunteers who run Jesmond Library say they hope it will reopen fully in January, resuming its place at the heart of the local community. The library closed when the first national lockdown was introduced in March 2020, but has been reopening gradually. “We used to
Keep Jesmond Clean volunteer group begins monthly litter picks tomorrow in response to residents’ concerns regarding Jesmond’s streets.
Two former students bring their own caring ‘hybrid’ letting agency to Jesmond, reports Sean Edward Seddon
As Yolanda Liu finds, one local is encouraging residents and local businesses to use homegrown food more regularly