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Newcastle City Council aim to get more students voting

Electoral services officers from Newcastle Council were at Newcastle University talking to students about the importance of registering to vote, reports Thomas Goodall

New facilities come to refurbished dental clinic

A £400,000 investment has resulted in a new dental clinic in Jesmond, reports Lucy Murgatroyd

Jesmond foodie plans to expand her business

Lizzy Hodcroft set up her business at Jesmond food market and now plans to partner with bars to use her homemade condiments, reports Izabele Pukenaite

Streets for People take action to make Jesmond roads greener

The plan by the local campaign group drew a mixed response when it took over parking spaces on Acorn Road, reports Oliver Assogna

Suspended Metro services raise passengers’ discontent

Passengers complained of having bought tickets before being told that all Metros were cancelled due to a technical issue, Oliver Assonga reports

Local community gets involved in Big Fun Run

Runners of all ages and abilities gathered at the Town Moor on October 22nd to run for fun and raise money for charity in spite of strong winds

350 residents help local orchard celebrate Apple Day

Victoria Young and Laura Purvis went along to Jesmond’s Apple Day celebrations on October 14th

Armed police called to scene of alleged armed robbery in Jesmond

A man was arrested but subsequently released as investigations continue into the alleged armed robbery, York Atkinson reports

Jesmond volunteers clean up streets after £22k of littering fines levied

Almost 40 bags of rubbish filled by Keep Jesmond Clean and students as Newcastle City Council reveals fines of £22,000 for environmental offences in last four years.