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Former Jesmond Synagogue gives way to new residences

Ayushi Shah surveys residents about the redevelopment of a century-old synagogue

Christmas is coming to Jesmond, thanks to local charity

Fears that Jesmond would be without a Christmas tree this year have been allayed, thanks to the Watson Family Charitable Trust. Last month Jesmond Residents Association (JRA) announced that it would not be able to arrange the Acorn Road Christmas tree, as it had done

Jesmond’s youth spared controversial Metro price rises

Nexus have announced that, as of January 2020, Metro ticket prices are set to rise for all but under 18s. Click below to see the changes…

NHS, Brexit, homelessness the priorites for Jesmond voters

Jesmond residents see NHS, Brexit, homelessness as key concerns for upcoming #GE2019

RGS opens ‘Retreat Space’ for students to support mental health

The Royal Grammar School (RGS) in Jesmond has opened a ‘Retreat Space’ where students can relax and take a break from their studies. The initiative is part of the school’s efforts to offer more mental health support to its students and while the space will not be

The Jesmond infants learning to be bilingual

Toddlers as young as just a few months old are learning how to become bilingual thanks to weekly language classes being taught at Jesmond Library. The French and Spanish classes, attended by around 50 children, are being led by Ruth Gibson who has 26 years