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Storm damage still blocks paths in Jesmond Dene

Storm Malik’s effects are still being felt, Freya Gilbert reports

Jesmond family calls for more investment in cancer treatment

The family of three-year-old Rocco Troiano is urging the government to make a life-saving vaccination available for him and other children fighting the neuroblastoma form of cancer. At present, the bivalent vaccine is available only in New York but the toddler’s family has so far

Library collecting warm clothes for refugees and asylum seekers

Jesmond Library is opening its doors on Monday (6th December) morning from 10am to midday to receive donations of warm clothing for refugees in need. As a community, Jesmond has been aiding refugees for several years. St George’s Church has organised events and collections of

Newcastle women’s safety group reaches £10,000 crowdfunder target in four weeks

A helpline to support women getting home safely has smashed through a crowdfunding goal, Alice Nicholson reports

Jesmond teacher launches toddler sport course this week

Active Stars aims to make children more outdoorsy, reports James Kimmings

Jesmond Library to reopen fully in January

Volunteers who run Jesmond Library say they hope it will reopen fully in January, resuming its place at the heart of the local community. The library closed when the first national lockdown was introduced in March 2020, but has been reopening gradually. “We used to

Jesmond coffeehouse applies for outdoor seating permit

Local NCL is in the process of obtaining outdoor seating to expand their café experience, following their opening in April 2020, Rachel Murphy reports

Students should volunteer at local market to reduce anti-social behaviour, residents say

The Jesmond Residents Association has suggested volunteering could help build community spirit, Veby Indah reports

Jesmond GP claims to be first in city to go ‘digital first’ with appointment app

Jesmond Health Partnership (JHP) on Osborne Road says it is the first and only GP in Newcastle to adopt a “digital first” approach to appointments with a booking app that allows patients to be seen much more quickly. The system, called Salvie/askmyGP, has slashed patient

Newcastle Cricket Club restarts women’s team in Jesmond

Women’s cricket has returned to Newcastle Cricket Club after a 14-month hiatus. The club’s women’s team, which was started six years ago, halted training and matches when the first lockdown was announced in March 2020.