Air pollution outside West Jesmond Primary breaches legal limits
Harmful air pollution outside West Jesmond Primary School is breaching UK legal pollution limits, reports Charlotte Cooper
Category Archives: Environment
Council considers discouraging recycling in Jesmond
Do you know what can and can’t be recycled? Watch our video to help you understand – report by Charlotte Cooper
Jesmond helps to reduce textile waste
The British Heart Foundation has been working with local universities to reduce the amount of textile waste, including in Jesmond.
Bell’s Yard playground plans to be revealed
Bell’s Yard Regeneration Group will present its proposals for the popular playground at Jesmond Library tomorrow (15th November) after consulting with local children who took part in a recent play event
Clayton Road flying the green flag for Jesmond
Willis Café, Batch Bakery Café and Country Whey Deli have won plastic-free awards.
Student-led campaign helps clean up Jesmond
Students in Jesmond have helped to “Leave Newcastle Happy” by collecting 5.5 tonnes of household waste in specially provided skips, according to a new report
Broken glass injures Jesmond pets despite fines of £2,500
Residents have been raising their concerns following a number of pets suffering injuries to their paws because of broken glass on Jesmond streets and footpaths.
Orchard volunteers beat the weather to celebrate Apple Day
Heavy rain and storm warnings shifted Jesmond’s annual Apple Day back a day, but they didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of its organisers and visitors. Apple Day is a nationally celebrated event each October and Jesmond holds its event in the Community Orchard near Forsyth Road
Council defends its tree-axing record
Newcastle City Council says it is committing £100,000 for tree planting, following a newspaper investigation that shows Newcastle has become the tree-felling capital of the UK.
Police urge Jesmond students not to risk rooftop sun-bathing
Northumbria Police have released a statement urging students in the Jesmond area not to gather on the roofs of their properties while enjoying the current spell of warm weather.