Jesmond event boosts university Movember campaign to raise over £26,000
More than £26,000 was raised for a men’s charity, thanks in part to an event at Jesmond’s Holy Hobo, Alexandra Smith reports
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Students struggling mentally as they’re forced to work extra hours to pay £8,000 energy bills
Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports
12 bin bags collected at Keep Jesmond Clean’s latest litter pick
A dozen bags were collected at the latest litter pick, reports Emma Davies – with hopes for more volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean campaigners in need of more student volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean are searching for more students to get involved with their monthly litter picks, Emma Davies reports
Cost of living: Jesmond deli raises sandwich prices to survive
Clayton Road deli Country Whey says it has taken the difficult decision to raise its prices because of rising costs, even though the changes might put off some customers.
Residents criticise council for inaction over Jesmond Vale graffiti
Graffiti around the Jesmond Vale area has become a lightning rod for criticism – but the council says it can’t do anything if it’s not told, Tom Jones reports
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
Jesmond garages offer money-saving tips as they’re forced to increase prices
Tackling the cost of living requires tackling one of your biggest expenses. Joel Bland reports from Jesmond’s garages
Prizes for plastic-free campaigners
Litter picking, shopping second-hand and offering “carbon literacy” training were just some of the ideas and practices that won prizes at this years’s Plastic Free Jesmond and Sandyford awards. The top award was scooped by Sarah Lewis and Michael Holland who, since moving to Jesmond
Selling nylons, Viz, fruit and veg: remembering Jesmond before Starbucks
Reporter Freya Gilbert discovers her grandad’s role in introducing avocados, chicories and endives to the north east It’s January 2022 and we’re all sweltering in my grandparent’s Northumberland bungalow. They keep the house hot, but their extended family are not accustomed to tropical temperatures at