Jesmond Local

JesmondLocal is a community-driven, non-profit news platform that serves the residents and workers of Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. If you're looking to stay updated on the latest happenings in Jesmond, or find the best places to eat, drink, shop, and conduct business, this is the go-to resource. With around 12,000 people in Jesmond having access to a computer or smartphone, JesmondLocal is a valuable tool for anyone in the area. It utilizes digital and social media to provide news, features, opinions, guides, reviews, and useful information about Jesmond. Additionally, JesmondLocal aims to enhance the already vibrant community spirit by fostering connections among local individuals, groups, and organizations.

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Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis

Nov 26, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Lara Parsons

Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis in Community The financial pressures on universities could negatively impact communities with high student populations like Jesmond, a Newcastle University academic has warned.
New councillor vows to clean up Jesmond’s streets and solve parking issues

Nov 19, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Xiaotian Liu

New councillor vows to clean up Jesmond’s streets and solve parking issues in News Street cleanliness, anti-social behaviour and community integration are just three of the issues Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Allen is planning to tackle since his election in September 2024. “The big issues are very much about cleanliness, particularly Jesmond terraces,” Allen told JesmondLocal.
Novice director debuts murder mystery at Jesmond school

Nov 6, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Lara Parsons

Novice director debuts murder mystery at Jesmond school in Arts A Jesmond student is directing her first play, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, which will be performed at Newcastle High School For Girls (NHSFG) on 30 November and 1 December. The director, Abigail Hymas, is a third-year Newcastle University student who has lived in Jesmond for more than a year.
How the US election result will impact these Americans living in Jesmond

Nov 5, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Xiaotian Liu

How the US election result will impact these Americans living in Jesmond in Uncategorized American citizens living in Jesmond say the outcome of today’s United States election (5 November) between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will have a sigificant influence on important decisions they have to make.
Local business running vegan cooking courses in Jesmond

Jan 15, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Olivia Walters

Local business running vegan cooking courses in Jesmond in Food A local small business owner is running vegan cooking courses with the popularity of Veganuary in Jesmond. Yasmin Alganzoury, who owns her own Egyptian vegan catering and cooking business, Layla’s Kitchen Catering, is running the course. The course is taking place on the 16th February after being moved until after Veganuary.
Jesmond resident awaits results from infected blood inquiry 19 years after husband’s death

Jan 12, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Rhys James

Jesmond resident awaits results from infected blood inquiry 19 years after husband’s death in Features Carole Anne Grayson, a Jesmond resident, has campaigned for over three decades for an inquiry into the infected blood scandal which killed over 3,000 people, including her husband, Peter. The long-awaited report summarising the inquiry’s findings is expected to be released sometime in March of this year.
Jesmond coffee shop creates running club

Jan 9, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Olivia Walters

Jesmond coffee shop creates running club in Community LOCAL, an independent corner shop and coffee house in Jesmond, has created a running club called ‘LOCAL Runner Beans’ for the residents of Jesmond and the surrounding areas. The running club meets every Sunday at 8:30am outside LOCAL Coffee Shop on Acorn Road for a run starting at 8:45am.
Small food businesses at Jesmond Food Market suffer effects of living cost of living crisis

Jan 8, 2024 | jesmondlocal.com | Olivia Walters

Small food businesses at Jesmond Food Market suffer effects of living cost of living crisis in Drink As Christmas has pinched people’s pockets of every penny and with the January payday seeming far away based on drained bank accounts, many find themselves in this January month cutting back on spending. According to a survey by KPMG, 58% of consumers say going into the new year they will be cutting back on non-essential spending.
Cheap student alcohol deals to blame for rises in anti-social behaviour, claims JRA

Dec 20, 2023 | jesmondlocal.com | Olivia Walters

Cheap student alcohol deals to blame for rises in anti-social behaviour, claims JRA in Community Cheap alcohol dealsin Jesmond bars are responsible for increases in anti-social behaviour during the student months in Jesmond, claims the chair of the Jesmond Residents Association. Local bars offer £2 Tuesdays deals, where students can purchase pints and spirits for £2 a drink with a valid student ID card.
Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates

Nov 29, 2023 | jesmondlocal.com | Adam Perry

Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates in Business Jesmond business owners and industry experts have cautiously welcomed what the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, set out in the government’s latest Autumn Statement on November 22nd. However, they’re keen to see further action.