Rugby league player carries torch into Jesmond
North east’s young volunteer of the year is cheered down Sandyford Road. David Whinham reports
Category Archives: Community
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.
Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Jesmond Parish Church
Church-goers and residents revel in Jubilee joviality at JPC – slideshow by David Whinham.
Open day at West Jesmond allotments
Tenants at the site open gates to visitors for their yearly gathering, reports Bob Cooper.
West Jesmond students strut recycled outfits
School holds Green Day to encourage environment-friendly action. Nelly Stavropoulou and Linda Guma report
Popular poplars get a reprieve
Newcastle City Council reconsiders plan to chop down trees on Jesmond Dene Road, reports Nathan Buck.
Council leader trials ‘decent neighbourhood’ task force in South Jesmond
Local people are being asked to shape a set of minimum standards, and suggest how they should be enforced, reports Bob Cooper
Eco shoppers jump the queues at Waitrose
Local store dedicates till just for shoppers who bring their own bags, reports Kerstin Vogel
Community cleans up Jesmond Vale
Students, residents and rangers join for litter picking effort. Watch Kerstin Vogel and Katrina Stevenson’s slideshow