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Jesmond foodie plans to expand her business
A Jesmond resident who owns her own condiment business is looking for routes to enter the bar industry. 26-year-old Lizzy Hodcroft first started selling her condiments under the Sweet Beet brand name...
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Indian restaurant plans big new year after successfully defending trademark
The Dabbawal Indian restaurant, which has branches in Jesmond and Newcastle’s High Bridge, has big plans to evolve in 2018 after it won a trademark battle with a soon-to-open restaurant in London that...
View ArticleProposed pub opening prompts child safety concerns
Plans to open Jesmond’s first micro-pub on Brentwood Avenue has caused concerns among a number of residents. An application was submitted in September to convert the Iglouu frozen yoghurt shop, which...
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Filmore & Union brings Yorkshire-style healthy eating to Jesmond
Yorkshire based food and drink chain Filmore & Union opens on Acorn Road this Thursday (14 December 2017) and JesmondLocal has had a first-look. The company was founded in 2011 by Adele Ashley, a...
View ArticleJesmond Food Market celebrates three years and four business start-ups
Jesmond Food Market made a comeback last weekend, celebrating its third anniversary after being cancelled last month due to cold weather. March’s market on Armstrong Bridge should have taken place on...
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JRA chair urges students to join in on local affairs
Students should participate more in the Jesmond community to bridge the gap between the relationship of students and residents in the area, according to the chair of the Jesmond Residents Association...
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The Punch Bowl Hotel to reopen as pet-friendly retro pub
The historical Punch Bowl pub on Jesmond Road is set to reopen on Wednesday, July 17th after receiving a £1m revamp from the company Frank&Bird. Led by managing director Dave Carr and his...
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Shout-Up! campaign underwhelms, bar staff say
Osbornes is one of many bars endorsing the Shout-Up! Campaign. Photograph: Josh Cooley The Shout-Up! campaign, which arrived in Jesmond last summer to tackle sexual harassment in bars, pubs and clubs...
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Jesmond Food Market aims for zero emissions
Jesmond Food Market, Armstrong Bridge. Photo: Jesmond Food Market team Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions...
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Two Jesmond business apply to renew alcohol sales licence
Little Waitrose on Osborne Road, just around the corner from Tomahawk Takeaway and Acorn Road – Source: Greg Rosenvinge Tomahawk Takeaway and Waitrose have applied to Newcastle City Council to renew...
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Meeting the ghostly regulars of The Carriage pub
It is a part of Jesmond folklore that The Carriage pub on Archbold Terrace is haunted by a ghost — or three, depending on which stories you choose to believe. Known today for its vegan-only food menu,...
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Local café and butcher’s start delivery services in Jesmond
Café 1901 and butcher shop Ibbitson’s have begun offering free delivery services to customers in Jesmond during the current period of lockdown. Café 1901 is offering a next-day delivery service on...
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Come Dine With Me seeking couples for casting
(Source: Sasha Risner) ITV Studios have started the casting process for two Couples Come Dine With Me episodes within Jesmond and other areas within Newcastle and the Tyneside area. Producing the show...
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Jesmond food and drink businesses plan for weekend restart
Some Jesmond food and drink outlets are planning to restart their indoor and outdoor seating services this weekend, following last week’s announcement by the prime minister that social distancing...
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Lockdown “an assault on hospitality” say Jesmond bars
Bar owners in Jesmond say they are being unfairly affected by current lockdown measures, despite government efforts to help with an extension to the furlough scheme. “Businesses aren’t being given...
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Local café to carry on helping hungry children
Brentwood Avenue coffee house Cake Stories says it hopes to continue supporting struggling families over the Christmas period, despite the government’s decision to provide free school meals to children...
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Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming
As the north east heads into tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions on December 2nd, Jesmond cafe Arlo, along with new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind, are looking to make the most of challenging...
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Jesmond Food Market returns for last time before Christmas
The popular Jesmond Food Market held on Armstrong Bridge will return for the last time before Christmas on December 19th. Newcastle City Council and the directors of Public Health approved a request to...
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Coolaboola Coffee shuts up shop
After 15 years in Jesmond, Coolaboola Coffee has been forced to close permanently due to the pandemic. Located on the concourse of Jesmond Metro station, the coffee shop has been badly affected by the...
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Local restaurant unveils new sister takeaway Meat Sauce Fries
Bistro Forty Six on Brentwood Avenue has opened a new sister takeaway company, Meat Sauce Fries while the original restaurant is temporarily closed. With cafes and restaurants closed for dining-in, the...
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