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
Category Archives: Environment
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
Councillor Dan Perry talks sustainable energy at Jesmond Library
Victoria Young reports on North Jesmond Labour Councillor, Dan Perry’s talk at Jesmond Library
#VoteJesmond 2016: Hustings – Replay
With just days to go before local election polling day, Jesmond candidates met their voting public at JesmondLocal’s live debate
Electric vehicle charging point planned for Brentwood Avenue
A plug in point for electric vehicles to recharge their batteries could come to Brentwood Avenue, Alice Gardiner reports
RSPB hosts Big Garden Birdwatch at Jesmond Dene
This weekend Jesmond’s resident twitchers will be able to participate in an organised birdwatch, reports Alice Gardiner
Residents partner with social enterprise to tackle untidy gardens
Alice Gardiner follows the work of the JRA and The Skill Mill as they aim to tidy up unruly gardens in Jesmond HMOs
New car club vehicle arrives in Jesmond
Local car sharing club adds another vehicle to its Jesmond-based fleet, Carly Peacock and Max Bernhard report