Local retailers on Acorn Road in Jesmond say the Christmas period has brought a welcome boost in trade, with many describing the past few weeks as some of their busiest of the year. At Oliver Bonas, ...

Bengal bistro restaurant Tantara is set to open its doors in early 2026, launched by Shah Lalon Amin and his two brothers. The restaurant is a tribute to their late father who, they say, dreamed of ...

On any given night in or around Jesmond, floodlights turn on, trainers hit the pitch and teams of girls spread across a variety of courts get ready for training. The sounds are unmistakable: from the ...

As Autumn fades and winter settles in, many people notice a shift not just in the weather but in their mood too. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a ...

Following a turbulent summer and falling public confidence, Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, ...

A new walking advent calendar featuring 24 festive window displays has launched across Jesmond, with organisers aiming to boost community spirit and support local businesses throughout December.

Work to stop heat loss at Jesmond Library have begun, marking the start of the library's multi-year plan to ensure its sustainable, energy-efficient future. In light of the ongoing lease negotiations, ...

North Jesmond councillors James Coles and Philip Browne have called for reforms to the mandatory House of Multiple Occupants (HMO) licence fee-system, arguing that a higher charge is needed to fund ...

Charity insurance firm Ansvar has urged charity shops across Tyne and Wear, including those in Jesmond, to tighten security in response to the alarming rise in shoplifting cases in recent months, ...

Northumbrian Water has pushed back the start date for long-promised work to cut sewage pollution in the Ouseburn, announcing that it will not now begin until autumn 2026, a year later than previously ...