£1.5m-worth of funding for cyclists could come to Jesmond
Campaigners hopeful of financial support for their safe cycling scheme, reports Elena Campbell
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Teenagers organise Wonderland Charity Ball for the Teenage Cancer Trust
Megan Cunningham meets four RGS students raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust by selling tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime ball
Jesmond library reopens in the coming weeks
Weeks away from its reopening, Elena Campbell learns how Jesmond Library hopes to become self-sufficient
Local cyclists encouraged to think globally about Jesmond’s bike paths
Newcastle cycling campaign looks for inspiration around the world on how to improve roads and make them more practical for cyclists, reports Anya Goncharova
One-armed cricket bat tested at local club
A new cricket bat, designed to allow disabled players to play the game more easily, could be tested by the ECB shortly.
Jesmond Community photography competition launches
Steph Passmoor finds out what makes a great photograph, ahead of Jesmond’s annual photography competition
iPhone stolen from parked car
An iPhone has been stolen from a parked car on Brentwood Avenue. Police are asking for witnesses to the incident
Jesmond Dene set to host Lord Armstrong Exhibition
Matt Aspin previews a new exhibition celebrating Lord Armstrong and the history of his creation, Jesmond Dene
Massive Metro Closure Planned in August
The longest Metro closure in its history is a little more than two weeks away. Zhenhua Jin tallies its impact on local people and business
Councillors approve initial road changes in local bike plan
Bike riding will be safer thanks to new cycle lane and speed bumps around Jesmond’s centre, reports Mark Summers