JESMONDLOCAL

Jesmond shares its views on the upcoming general election

JesmondLocal took to the streets of Jesmond to ask its residents two questions about the upcoming General Election on June 8th

Newcastle High School for Girls brave the shave for charity

Morgan Ayre spoke to Newcastle High School for Girls pupil Rachel Moberly about her decision to shave her head for charity

BT Telephone Exchange to become apartment block

Thirty-six apartments could be on the way if plans are approved, Chris Middleton reports

New Café No32 Arrives at Acorn Road

Eleasha Rowney meets with owner Karen Kevelighan to find out about Jesmond’s latest arrival

Jesmond Community Forum announces cutbacks at annual meeting

Valentina Egorova reports on the Jesmond Community Forum’s Annual General Meeting

Operation Oak criticised in Labour leaflet

The night time noise initiative funded by Jesmond’s wards is called “a bad deal for residents” by Labour councillors in Ouseburn, Beth Steele reports

Students lead Jesmond street tidy

As students left Jesmond for their Easter break, an organised litter pick occurred – Rosemary Macklam was there

Water rangers keeping an eye on Jesmond stretch of Ouseburn

Northumbrian Water’s scheme to help look after the north east’s watercourses has been extended to Jesmond’s Ouseburn, James Vesty reports

Council continues consultation on future of parks

Victoria Young summarises Newcastle City Council’s efforts to find public opinion on the running of Newcastle’s parks

Korfball in Jesmond: Tyneside Titans explain why it’s a growing sport

Playing in the North East Korfball League, Jesmond’s Tyneside Titans are helping to make the league and this growing sport even more popular. Originating in the Netherlands more than 100 years ago, korfball is traditionally played with two teams of eight players. The aim is to get