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Bike thefts remain a problem for university staff

Thieves are dressing like students and carrying bike helmets to make off with cycles undetected, reports Louis Miller

LIVE BLOG: South Jesmond ward meeting

Our team of reporters, including politics reporters Victoria Petrie and Andrew Paterson, are at today’s South Jesmond ward meeting. Follow along with all the action via our live blog below. Live Blog South Jesmond Ward Meeting – 3rd November 2018

Permanent Jesmond residents unhappy with student discounts

Permanent residents want loyalty discounts of their own, according to Samantha Seikaly

Mobikes remain in Jesmond despite major pullbacks elsewhere

The controversial orange bikes remain in Jesmond despite withdrawing from Manchester and some parts of Newcastle, reports Hayley Hoban

Jesmond without firework display for foreseeable future

Jesmond goes without a fireworks display for the fourth year running, reports Rebecka Duren

Northumbria Police increase patrols this Halloween

Louis Miller reports on the increased police presence you’ll see on Jesmond’s streets this Halloween

JRA chair urges students to join in on local affairs

The Jesmond Residents Association faces a recruitment problem, with its two student representative roles unfilled – exacerbating the student/permanent resident divide – reports Jerry Chen

Local university sees increase in student mental health access

Local universities play differing roles in a new nationwide survey of student mental health provision, reports Beth Richardson

Jesmond’s elderly forced to wait for new flu jab

As we reach flu season, Jesmond pharmacists and doctor are worried about flu jab shortages – but are wary of speaking publicly, reports Andrew Paterson

Tenants praise council plans to tackle rogue landlords and rats in flats

Tenants renting houses and flats in Jesmond say they hope contentious proposals by Newcastle City Council will prevent landlords from letting out dirty, damaged and dangerous properties.