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Shout-Up! campaign underwhelms, bar staff say

Bar staff have spoken out about the lack of momentum in the Shout-Up! campaign, Josh Cooley reports

Indian-themed food festival offers shot in arm for industry

Footfall at the Indian-themed event increased 20% year-on-year, reports Ayushi Shah

Student neighbour award expands to Northumbria

Getting on well with your student neighbours? Newcastle University’s Best Neighbour on Campus returns this semester in partnership with Northumbria University.

Progress stalls on Jesmond’s “Streets for People” project

Jesmond’s “Streets for People” project has been criticised for not showing enough progress.

Where would you like to see changes made to Jesmond’s streets, if anywhere at all?

Who will get the Jesmond vote this election?

With candidate nominations now closed for next month’s general election, here’s a summary of the people seeking your vote on December 12 to represent Newcastle East, which includes Jesmond.

Police increase Operation Oak patrols

The challenge of controlling anti-social behaviour in Jesmond this Christmas has prompted Northumbria Police to step-up its Operation Oak patrols as the party season approaches. Operation Oak is part-funded by Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle. Focused in Jesmond and Heaton where there are

Nexus’ plans for the future revealed at Royal Grammar School lecture

At a talk held at Royal Grammar School in Jesmond, Nexus revealed their plans for 42 new trains with WiFi and air-conditioning, James Taylor writes

Keep Jesmond Clean tackles scourge of broken glass

Jack Ramage reports on plans to tackle broken glass in Jesmond – which has blighted local pet owners

Is Jesmond friendly to older people?

Ayushi Shah speaks to two long-term Jesmond residents about issues for older people living here

Winners of Jesmond photo competition revealed

Jennifer Torrance and David Pretswell have been announced winners of this year’s Jesmond Photographic Competition. The theme for this year’s competition was a personal interpretation of “A Year in Jesmond” and more than 40 photographic entries were received. Organised by Jesmond Community Forum with support