Four gardens across Jesmond have been awarded prizes by local environmental group Greening Jesmond as part of a competition for the Jesmond Community Festival. Around 20 gardens were entered to the contest from across North and South Jesmond, including Jesmond Vale. The winners were chosen
Woodland workshops that teach toddlers about the great outdoors have arrived in Jesmond, Freya Gilbert reports
Storm Malik’s effects are still being felt, Freya Gilbert reports
Jesmond residents won’t have been surprised by news of an almost 40% increase in rat sightings in the last 12 months, with many home-owners and student tenants noticing an increase in the number of rats in their back gardens or taking advantage of the rubbish
During the lockdown, noise from nightclubs faded away, but traffic noise remains. JesmondLocal tested the noise levels of several areas in Jesmond, and asked professor Margaret Bell for advice
All sides are unhappy with delay on a decision about the future of Haldane Bridge, Daniel Wales and Azu Mugnier report
Exhibition Park has been chose as the location for the planting of Japanese-style circles of blossom trees, as part of the National Trust’s efforts to bring urban communities some hope and comfort during and after the pandemic.
Azu Mugnier speaks to Jesmond-based Extinction Rebellion member Chris Riches
Lockdown restrictions have encouraged more people to enjoy public outdoor spaces, such as our parks. But a common question being asked by people enjoying the fresh air in places like Jesmond Dene is: Where did all the litter bins go? And why are the remaining bins always so full?
In early February, sustained rainfall caused a peak water level in this winter of the Ouseburn River. The roaring waterfall impressed the visitors of Jesmond Dene, as Rachel Wang reports