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Jesmond graduate seeks to further presence of eco-friendly business in Newcastle

Jessie Danger wants to give back to the community that helped her grow her eco-friendly fabric business, Hannah Currie reports

Road traffic remains a source of noise pollution in Jesmond

During the lockdown, noise from nightclubs faded away, but traffic noise remains. JesmondLocal tested the noise levels of several areas in Jesmond, and asked professor Margaret Bell for advice

Controversial Haldane Bridge decision rumbles on

All sides are unhappy with delay on a decision about the future of Haldane Bridge, Daniel Wales and Azu Mugnier report

Meet Charlie Gray: Labour candidate for South Jesmond

Standing for the Labour Party in South Jesmond in May’s elections, Charlie Gray grew up locally and attended St Catherine’s School in Sandyford. He’s now a student in forensic science and works at Northumbria University.

Japanese blossom tree circles coming soon to Exhibition Park

Exhibition Park has been chose as the location for the planting of Japanese-style circles of blossom trees, as part of the National Trust’s efforts to bring urban communities some hope and comfort during and after the pandemic.

Meet Tanya Pretswell: Labour candidate for North Jesmond

We begin our series of interviews with this year’s local election candidates with Tanya Pretswell, who is standing for Labour in North Jesmond in May.

Jesmond Conservatives confirm candidates for May election

The Conservatives’ two Jesmond candidates have been announced for May’s local elections, Daniel Wales reports

XR encourages residents to take part in fight against Climate Crisis

Azu Mugnier speaks to Jesmond-based Extinction Rebellion member Chris Riches

Newcastle Cricket Club scores big £6,000 for Covid recovery fund

JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund

May’s local elections: what we know so far

Tanya Pretswell and Charlie Gray are hoping to retain for Labour the seats being vacated by Councillors Wendy Young and Arlene Ainsley in North and South Jesmond respectively on May 6th