JESMONDLOCAL

Opinion: Why are Jesmond voters so apathetic?

Spoiling your ballot paper is better than not voting at all, argues comment editor Sam Wood

JesmondLocal festival issue #1

Student reporters create eight-page print newspaper in just a few hours

Footballer launches 2012 Festival – video

Nobby Solano kicks off festival of almost 90 events in 18 days. James Al-Mudallal and Nelly Stavropoulou report

Opinion: What would an elected mayor do for Jesmond?

Comment editor Sam Wood and David Baines lock horns on the notion of a Newcastle city champion

Jesmond election hustings… replay!

Budget cuts, safe cycling, anti-social students, green bins, parking permits, free schools, elected mayors… just some of the issues tackled. Listen again to the broadcast

Orchard installs long-awaited artwork

Local artist Julia Barton designs new entrance for Jesmond orchard. View Katrina Stevenson’s slideshow and report

Jesmond shoppers surprised by musical ‘flash mob’

As community festival approaches, local choirs take to the streets. Watch this video report by Alexandra Carr, Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou

Jesmond election hustings, Weds 25th April

JesmondLocal to host live debate with council hopefuls at Cafe 1901. What questions do you want to ask them?

Lifestyle programme challenges ladies to be fit and fab

A new series of classes for women that mix fitness, nutrition and personal styling will take place on Wednesday nights at Jesmond Methodist Church, writes Linda Guma