Jesmond student flat burglar jailed after concerns raised over rising HMO burglaries
A Jesmond burglar is behind bars, but rising student HMO break-ins and newly released police data point to a worrying upward trend across the neighbourhood.
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Fears grow among students as burglaries nearly double
Jesmond’s student population has spoken about its worries following a doubling in burglaries in just two months. According to Northumbria Police, 31 burglaries were recorded in July 2025 alone – almost double the 16 reported in May. The sharp rise has left many students uneasy,
‘Total lack of communication’ from the council leaves residents frustrated amid footbridge delays
Residents in Jesmond say repeated delays and unclear guidance around the Tankerville Terrace footbridge have left them confused, frustrated, and worried about safety, as Newcastle City Council has confirmed permanent repair work will only begin today – November 24th. The bridge, which links Norham Place
Local dental practice ‘thrilled’ with national award shortlisting
A local independent dental practice is all smiles after being shortlisted for three national awards. Honour Health Jesmond, based on Osborne Road, have been nominated for Team of the Year, Practice Manager of the Year, and Best Practice Care at the Private Dentistry Awards (PDA).
HYROX classes at Pinetree Fitness attract growing community of members
HYROX fitness classes at Jesmond Pinetree Fitness are seeing increasing demand, with many sessions often nearing capacity – far exceeding head coach Carl Robinson’s expectations, just a year after he introduced the workout. Robinson brought HYROX to Jesmond last year after discovering the method himself.
Jesmond sandwich shop named amongst UK’s best
Jesmond fan-favourite Dene’s Deli has been been recognised as one of the best sandwich shops in the country after featuring on a nationwide ranking compiled by Betway. The list features 80 shops across the UK, and ordered them based on metrics including Google reviews, annual
South Jesmond left short as only public toilet lies on ward edge
South Jesmond has fewer public toilets than other areas of Newcastle, with only one accessible facility in Jesmond Dene – a shortage experts warn is part of a national decline in public toilets that is contributing to “the death of the high street”. Newcastle City
Volunteers get their hands dirty in bid to return Hall to former glory and purpose
Local volunteers have spent a weekend clearing large amounts of overgrown vegetation at the derelict Banqueting Hall in Jesmond Dene, with the aim of restoring it as a centre of learning and discovery. The Grade II listed building – which means it is of special architectural
Jesmond local litter group urges community to end ‘thoughtlessness’ around rubbish
Volunteer rubbish collection group Keep Jesmond Clean is gearing up for its monthly litter pick this weekend by urging people to check their “thoughtlessnes” around refuse – particularly as winds whip the area. Hosted once a month, the group last met at the Jesmond Cricket
Campaigner urges council to quit stalling on West Jesmond air pollution promise
A local environmentalist has renewed his call for action after Newcastle City Council stalled plans to introduce a “School Street” outside West Jesmond Primary School. A two-year study in 2022 revealed that particulate matter concentrations – a common measure of air pollution – around areas