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Category Archives: Environment
Jesmond Community Forum closes out year with new member
Samantha Killebrew was in attendance at the Jesmond Community Forum, where a new organisation made themselves known
Campaigner calls for increased use of local food
As Yolanda Liu finds, one local is encouraging residents and local businesses to use homegrown food more regularly
DIY Streets redesign workshop to involve local community
An environmental charity is looking to work with Jesmond residents to make streets safer and more attractive, Morgan Ayre writes
Jesmond reacts to energy price hikes
“Get fixed and avoid the big six” is the advice as energy prices rise ahead of a cold winter, Samantha Killebrew reports
Groundwork North East Launches Project to Monitor Air Quality
A new project to test air quality in Newcastle is looking for Jesmond-based volunteers, reports Morgan Ayre
Acorn Road “an injustice”, says campaigner
Ahead of a live video discussion this evening, Marlene Loesken reports on the debate over pedestrianising Acorn Road
£1.5m-worth of funding for cyclists could come to Jesmond
Campaigners hopeful of financial support for their safe cycling scheme, reports Elena Campbell
Local cyclists encouraged to think globally about Jesmond’s bike paths
Newcastle cycling campaign looks for inspiration around the world on how to improve roads and make them more practical for cyclists, reports Anya Goncharova
Jesmond Dene set to host Lord Armstrong Exhibition
Matt Aspin previews a new exhibition celebrating Lord Armstrong and the history of his creation, Jesmond Dene