Acorn Road lights up for Christmas
Acorn Road was lit up with a special tree celebration this month, reports Roseanna Leconte
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Over 100 copies of Jesmond calendar sold in first month
The Jesmond Calendar, produced by Jesmond Community Forum, is selling out fast, Roseanna Leconte reports
Jesmond schools excel in Formula 1 competition
Jesmond school teams took home a magnificent seven awards at a recent event held at Newcastle University, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton
Jesmond Dene parkrun cancelled due to weather conditions
The Jesmond Dene parkrun, which takes place every Saturday morning, had to be cancelled last weekend due to the snow, Roseanna Leconte reports
West Jesmond Primary school wins St. Hilda’s Christmas Tree Festival
West Jesmond Primary school was the overall winner of St. Hilda’s Christmas tree festival on the 2nd of December, with their tree ‘The Egg-cellent Christmas Tree’.
St George’s Church reveals plans to develop new community hub
The warden at St George’s Church has explained to JesmondLocal the institution’s plans to build a new community hub, reports Manon Sanchez
Labour Councillor joins criticism of benefit strategy following Autumn statement
Critics have accused the increase to universal credit of failing to address the soaring cost of living, Hannah Gul-Khan reports
Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates
Jesmond businesses have reacted to the government’s Autumn Statement, reports Adam Perry
Mind charity introduces new ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser in Exhibition Park
The Tyneside and Northumberland branch of the Mind charity will host the first ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser for the North East, Ellie Thomson reports
Royal Grammar School students celebrate success in nationwide maths and English challenge
Royal Grammar School pupils received a pleasant surprise – certificates for their adeptness at learning, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton