The challenge of controlling anti-social behaviour in Jesmond this Christmas has prompted Northumbria Police to step-up its Operation Oak patrols as the party season approaches. Operation Oak is part-funded by Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle. Focused in Jesmond and Heaton where there are
Jack Ramage reports on plans to tackle broken glass in Jesmond – which has blighted local pet owners
Ayushi Shah speaks to two long-term Jesmond residents about issues for older people living here
Jennifer Torrance and David Pretswell have been announced winners of this year’s Jesmond Photographic Competition. The theme for this year’s competition was a personal interpretation of “A Year in Jesmond” and more than 40 photographic entries were received. Organised by Jesmond Community Forum with support
Students are taking to the streets of Jesmond this Halloween, but this year there is a charitable twist to their trick or treating. Rather than ask for the usual sugary treats, students will collect food donations to give to homeless people in the city. Organised
South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South
A new project to help those suffering with football-related dementia is coming to Jesmond, Bess Coop reports
Sam Bosworth’s social media posts focus on addressing preconceptions and debating the manifestation of “ableism”.
Jerry Chen goes behind the scenes of The Punch Bowl pub head of its opening on July 17th
William Wordsworth said “poetry takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility”, so it’s fitting that a Jesmond poetry club should meet in a church to share love for this particular art form. And tomorrow, as part of Jesmond Community festival, the club will open