Jesmond Vale residents encouraged to tidy up this Sunday
Environmental correspondent Anya Goncharova tells us of a national campaign being brought up to Jesmond this weekend
Category Archives: Environment
New ‘shared space’ plan proposed for Acorn Road
Anya Goncharova reports on a recent proposal to make Acorn Road safer for all its users by introducing ‘shared space’
Government ‘dithering’ over plastic bag issue, say campaigners
A mooted charge on carrier bags could help the environment, finds Anya Goncharova
New Trees in Jesmond Community Orchard
Amy Bolton captures the first signs of spring in her shots of some early-season planting
Council defers decision on La Sagesse development
Shepherd Offshore’s plan to build private homes on school site suffers another delay
Council to reward recyclers and says “OK” to cartons
Council gets Newcastle recycling with high-tech monthly giveaway, writes Anya Goncharova.
Royal British Legion Recycling Bins Are Open to All
Council encourages locals to make use of little-known facility, reports Anya Goncharova
Local environmentalists conduct Acorn Road traffic survey
Group gathers data in aid of possible cycle safety measures, reports Anya Goncharova
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
The Great Dene Run
Ahead of this weekend’s Great North Run, watch our short film on why Jesmond Dene is so popular with runners