Retailers resist changes
Proposals for making Acorn Road more “community-friendly” would damage trade, say local shops. Video interviews by Nelly Stavropoulou and Sophie Bauckham
Category Archives: Community
Local environmentalists set up polling machines
Transition Jesmond quizzes public on their choice of transport, reports Kerstin Vogel
Oxfam Jesmond hosts literary workshop
Charity’s annual Bookfest culminates in fiction-writing workshop by author Laura Fish. Nelly Stavropoulou and Charlotte Krol report
Historic chapels in cemetery to open again
Council expects tenders for lease of two listed buildings, reports Bob Cooper
Bikes before cars in Jesmond?
Cyclists will die if councillors do not provide safer cycle paths, activists warn. Kerstin Vogel reports
Royal recognition for local army medics
Servicemen and women receive medals from member of the Royal Family. Slideshow by David Whinham.
RGS to stage headmaster’s musical
Ambitious play gives young people a new voice. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Rugby league player carries torch into Jesmond
North east’s young volunteer of the year is cheered down Sandyford Road. David Whinham reports
Drama-based learning workshop in Dene
Taster session to help young people learn and adapt. Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Jesmond prepares for Olympic Torch arrival
The Olympic Torch arrives in Jesmond on Friday evening, but will mean some temporary road closures, reports James Al Mudallal.