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Jesmond restaurant to help international cause
Louis’ on Osborne Road to host fundraiser to help build school in Uganda, reports Alexandra Carr
Comment: Why was local election turnout so low this year?
Council’s attempt to involve local people in decision-making about cutbacks is great opportunity to increase interest in the running of Jesmond, argues Tony Waterston
Cricket club unveils new pavilion entrance
Newcastle Lord Mayor joins Hardy boys to celebrate official opening on Osborne Avenue. James Al-Mudallal reports
Northern Counties College welcomes green-fingered Jesmondites
Horticultural knowledge exchange taps into local gardeners’ collective knowledge, as Bob Cooper reports
Creativity captured through Jesmond’s snapshots
Library hosts local photography exhibition as part of festival. Watch this slideshow by Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou
Jesmond debates “faith schools: good or bad for society?”
Supporters and opponents lock horns at Newcastle Cricket Club. David Harrison is your match commentator
Burglaries once again blight Jesmond
Residents are urged to remain cautious after thieves return to the area, reports David Harrison
What’s happening at Jesmond’s Exhibition Park?
Volunteers invite locals to find out how they can get involved in plans for the next 12 months. Kerstin Vogel reports
Volunteers get a taste of Jesmond Dene
Ranger Sarah Capes tells Nelly Stavropoulou and Linda Guma about the vital role played by locals in the Ouseburn parks
Labour snatch South Jesmond seat, while Lib Dems retain North
Felicity Mendelson beats Chris Boyle with almost 50% of vote, reports Bob Cooper – listen here to his interviews with the candidates