Jesmond coronavirus volunteers praised by residents
Jesmond residents have stepped up to help their neighbours, Loujane Alasi reports
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Jesmond events cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreak
JesmondLocal have a compiled a list of events and public buildings that have closed to the public, due to the coronavirus outbreak and government advise.
Jesmond resident sets up Facebook group to offer coronavirus support
Josh Cooley interviews Yvonne Wancke, who has set up a Facebook group corraling support around the coronavirus
Women in Jesmond: Dr. Wendy Taylor
Greg Rosenvinge meets Dr Wendy Taylor, as part of our series highlighting influential women in Jesmond
Women in Jesmond: Alex Fearon, Donr
Chloe Weeks meets Alex Fearon of Donr as we celebrate brilliant women in Jesmond
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, The Carriage used to be a train station
JRA welcomes decision to refuse Tankerville Place proposal
Planning for Tankerville Place extension has been rejected. Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to JRA to find out their reactions.
Small businesses worried about their future due to lack of local support
Jesmond businesses are feeling the squeeze – and the local residents’ association chair is concerned, reports Ayushi Shah
University initiative teaches students to live in wider community
Student neighbours proving to be too loud? Newcastle University are attempting to solve this issue by educating students on how their behaviour impacts their neighbours.
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Jesmond Food Market aims for zero emissions
Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions when moving stock and setting up stalls. ZMove launched in March 2019 with an employed, trained rider team and a fleet of electric cargo bikes,