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Series of sexual assaults cause police to issue appeal

A black 20-something male, between 5’7″ and 6′ tall, is believed to be behind a series of sexual assaults in Jesmond, Northumbria Police say

Candidates conferred – and squabbled – over the major issues at our hustings yesterday evening. Our Carly Peacock recaps the night’s events

JesmondLocal invites you to its annual hustings, held on Wednesday evening at Jesmond Library from 7:15pm

Social media reports spiral out of hand as police say they “don’t believe there is any increased risk of burglaries or crimes in the affected areas”

RGS headmaster Bernard Trafford tells Emma Duggan more pupils from poorer homes should be given chance to attend independent schools

The Armstrong Bridge food market, offering artisanal food, was a success, Nan Wang writes

The north east ranks low for levels of fitness, with resultant health issues. George Welch talks to one firm aiming to provide an alternative

As election day nears, Claire Hawthorn meets local North Jesmond independent candidate Michael Charlton

With the April 20th deadline for voter registration approaching, Claire Hawthorn asks young voters how politically engaged they are

Six candidates standing in each seat in this year’s council elections. JesmondLocal reveals their names