Student houses increase by a quarter since 2007
One in three properties in Jesmond are registered as exempt from council tax for student purposes, Morgan Ayre reports
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Jesmond Goat FC find footing in Tyneside Amateur League
Jesmond Goat FC are playing in their first season in the FA=affiliated Tyneside Amateur League but are already making headway in the league table, Rosa Garcia writes
Local businessman donates £1k for Acorn Rd tree
Local resident and businessman Ian Watson has donated £1,000 to the Jesmond Residents Association (JRA) for a real Christmas tree to be put up on Acorn Road.
Jesmond Community Leisure increases tai chi classes
Rosa Garcia digs into the health benefits of tai chi, an extended course of which is offered by Jesmond Pool
Historic Punch Bowl pub set for a new lease of life
The pub, which dates back to the 1870s, is expected to have an owner within the month, says Chris Middleton
West Jesmond Primary School wins science award
West Jesmond Primary School has won the Gold Primary Science Quality Mark, Valentina Egorova reports
Rise in litter prompts response from local volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean volunteer group begins monthly litter picks tomorrow in response to residents’ concerns regarding Jesmond’s streets.
Letting agent fees ban receives mixed reception in Jesmond
Last week the government announced a ban on letting agent fees. The announcement has met with a mixed reception, says Chris Middleton
Jesmond school crossing campaign becomes politicised
Save Our Crossings campaign is petitioning to reverse the council’s decision to remove Newcastle’s school crossing patrols, reports James Vesty
North Jesmond ward meeting – replay!
Catch all the action from this evening’s ward meeting with our live-blog