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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.

There’s still life in this cemetery

It could be another 20 years before Jesmond Old Cemetery is full, reckons the volunteer group who have restored the site

Blue House roundabout proposals: live-blogged

At this evening’s public meeting, working group chair John Dales will be introducing the latest proposals and answering questions, alongside other members of the working group