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Coronavirus cancels new St George’s Church initiative

Loujane Alasi attended the launch of new initiative Leading Your Church Into Growth, which has been cancelled due to covid-19

Jesmond coronavirus volunteers praised by residents

Jesmond residents have stepped up to help their neighbours, Loujane Alasi reports

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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