Man arrested after armed police called to Osborne Terrace
Police were called to the scene on Osborne Terrace following a report of concern regarding the welfare of the man.
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Coronavirus cancels new St George’s Church initiative
Loujane Alasi attended the launch of new initiative Leading Your Church Into Growth, which has been cancelled due to covid-19
Jesmond coronavirus volunteers praised by residents
Jesmond residents have stepped up to help their neighbours, Loujane Alasi reports
Nexus expands concessionary benefits for elderly and disabled people
If you’re elderly or disabled, you can now travel before 9:30am, James Taylor reports
West Jesmond fundraises to buy defibrillator
West Jesmond Primary has purchased a defibrillator using donated funds to create a safer school environment.
Police relaunch campaign against dangerous cyclists
Northumbria Police is bringing back its “Operation Delta” to “prevent cyclists from causing a serious accident”. “We have received a number of calls from residents in Jesmond about cyclists who have been riding on footpaths in the evenings and not using any lights,” said neighbourhood
Jesmond events cancelled due to Covid-19 outbreak
JesmondLocal have a compiled a list of events and public buildings that have closed to the public, due to the coronavirus outbreak and government advise.
Café on Exhibition Park shuts shop
Exhibition Park’s eatery, Café in the Park has made the decision ‘to close the business and cease trading with immediate effect’,
Jesmond resident sets up Facebook group to offer coronavirus support
Josh Cooley interviews Yvonne Wancke, who has set up a Facebook group corraling support around the coronavirus
Women in Jesmond: Alexandra Raikhlina on women and classical music
Bess Coop meets an extraorindary woman living in Jesmond – Alexandra Raikhlina, violinist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead