Retailers resist changes
Proposals for making Acorn Road more “community-friendly” would damage trade, say local shops. Video interviews by Nelly Stavropoulou and Sophie Bauckham
Tag Archives: Osborne Road
Open evening at the New Northumbria Hotel
Osborne road hotel and partner venues invite public to view recent renovations while enjoying cocktails and canapés, reports Alexandra Carr
Local environmentalists set up polling machines
Transition Jesmond quizzes public on their choice of transport, reports Kerstin Vogel
Jesmond restaurants prepare for Valentine’s Day
Love-struck diners offered a variety of three and four-course meals for 14th February, reports Alexandra Carr
Jesmond Beauty marks 20 years with 20 offers
Family-run business celebrates anniversary this month, reports Linda Guma
Waitrose opens doors promising competitive prices
New store will price-match Tesco, and could even be cheaper on some products, claims manager. Watch Sophie Bauckham’s video interview
Northumbrian Water finally fixes Osborne Road leak
Water company apologises for ‘uncharacteristic’ delay, reports Bob Cooper.
Jesmond dental surgery wins national award
Osborne Dental picks up Practice of the Year, reports Sophie Bauckham
Waitrose contractor on schedule to complete in six weeks
Watch Sophie Bauckham’s behind-the-scenes video – then pop in for a site visit on Friday mornings
Waitrose to open doors in November
Store will feature community token scheme says contractor who is offering Friday-morning site tours