Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Jhoom in Jesmond
JesmondLocal’s Kerstin Vogel and Alex Carr learn five key Bollywood movie moves with teacher Suzi Bradford
Blues night gets the festival foot-stomping – video
Oxfam treats locals to night of live music for a charitable cause. Maria Loupa and Charlotte Krol report
Opinion: Why are Jesmond voters so apathetic?
Spoiling your ballot paper is better than not voting at all, argues comment editor Sam Wood
JesmondLocal festival issue #1
Student reporters create eight-page print newspaper in just a few hours
Footballer launches 2012 Festival – video
Nobby Solano kicks off festival of almost 90 events in 18 days. James Al-Mudallal and Nelly Stavropoulou report
Opinion: What would an elected mayor do for Jesmond?
Comment editor Sam Wood and David Baines lock horns on the notion of a Newcastle city champion
Jesmond election hustings… replay!
Budget cuts, safe cycling, anti-social students, green bins, parking permits, free schools, elected mayors… just some of the issues tackled. Listen again to the broadcast
Orchard installs long-awaited artwork
Local artist Julia Barton designs new entrance for Jesmond orchard. View Katrina Stevenson’s slideshow and report
Jesmond shoppers surprised by musical ‘flash mob’
As community festival approaches, local choirs take to the streets. Watch this video report by Alexandra Carr, Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou
Jesmond election hustings, Weds 25th April
JesmondLocal to host live debate with council hopefuls at Cafe 1901. What questions do you want to ask them?