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Apple Day arrives in Jesmond today

Victoria Young speaks to Fiona Clarke as Jesmond Community Orchard prepares for Apple Day 2017

Jesmond Festival holds Big Tidy Up

The first of two Big Tidy Up events was held during Jesmond Festival – with the second this weekend, Victoria Young reports

Students lead Jesmond street tidy

As students left Jesmond for their Easter break, an organised litter pick occurred – Rosemary Macklam was there

Water rangers keeping an eye on Jesmond stretch of Ouseburn

Northumbrian Water’s scheme to help look after the north east’s watercourses has been extended to Jesmond’s Ouseburn, James Vesty reports

Council continues consultation on future of parks

Victoria Young summarises Newcastle City Council’s efforts to find public opinion on the running of Newcastle’s parks

Jesmond’s one-woman clean-up warrior

Victoria Young spoke to 24-year-old Alicia Wroblewski, a Jesmond Vale resident, who has recently been inspiring young women to make a positive impact in the community

Council budget confirms Jesmond communal bin roll-out

Contentious communal bins are coming to Jesmond at a time when extra spot refuse collections have been implemented, Victoria Young reports

Rise in litter prompts response from local volunteers

Keep Jesmond Clean volunteer group begins monthly litter picks tomorrow in response to residents’ concerns regarding Jesmond’s streets.

Jesmond Tesco cat brings ‘homely warmth’ to residents

In January 2015, the local Tesco supermarket in Tiverton, Devon became well known for its resident cat. Love hearing about the #tescocat #mango. Shows the world isn't all doom an gloom 🙂 — Shelley (@wells4482) January 14, 2015 The cat, who set up home at