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Cycle path to blame for injury, says cyclist

A Royal Victoria Infirmary consultant who suffered injuries after falling off her bike on Forsyth Road this month has put the blame on the cycle path which she says “disappears”.

Students urged to donate, not bin spare food this Christmas

Students leaving Jesmond for the holidays are being encouraged to donate spare food in their cupboards to a new Covid-safe, contactless collection service that will relay it to the city’s foodbanks.

Students complain of ‘intimidating’ Covid policing

Students from Northumbria and Newcastle universities have expressed concern over the handling of “Operation Oak” this term as well as Newcastle City Council’s use of “Covid marshals” in Jesmond and other student areas.

Metro launches new reduced winter timetable

As the region exits lockdown, Jesmond’s residents may struggle to get to shops and work, reports Iona Todd

Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming

New bakery Kennedy & Rhind opens in Jesmond. Arlo prepares for tier 3. Megan Evans meets both

Charity goes online to help Northern Counties children

The Percy Hedley Foundation has raised more than £6,000 in an online auction to help support the vulnerable children and adults in its care, including those at Northern Counties School on Tankerville Terrace in Jesmond

Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth

Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.

How to give this Christmas in Jesmond

Christmas will look a little different this year, but will also be a lot tougher for many people due to this year’s pandemic. JesmondLocal spoke to local charities to find out how we can help others during this Yuletime season.