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Littered face masks cause concern in Jesmond

Rachel Wang went along Osborne Road and Clayton Road, and discovered 22 discarded masks on the pavement

Makers Market brings festive spirit to Jesmond

Christmas market takes place at The Pottery Experience in Jesmond, Megan Evans reports.

Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth

Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.

Fed up with your fitness routine? Locals suggest these alternatives

Local exercise enthusiasts are offering fresh ideas for staying trim and toning-up during this latest lockdown

Online events keeping Jesmond connected during COVID

Online events are being organised across the community to help Jesmond stay connected through COVID lockdowns. Charlotte Pickering speaks to St George’s Church to find out more.

Most people in Jesmond exercising more in lockdown says our survey

As we enter a second national lockdown, people in Jesmond reflect on how previous restrictions helped to improve their exercise routine, and why they hope to do the same again this month.

Women in Jesmond: Dr. Wendy Taylor

Greg Rosenvinge meets Dr Wendy Taylor, as part of our series highlighting influential women in Jesmond

Jesmond Pool opens £20,000 gym for the over-50s

Improving the fitness of older people is the aim of a new gym that will open at Jesmond Pool in January. The gym will include equipment selected to promote healthy ageing, including a hand crank to promote wrist mobilisation and a rotary hip machine that