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What role does Jesmond play in the national economy?

JesmondLocal parses new data released by the Office for National Statistics and asks: are we pulling our weight economically?

Jesmond’s unemployment benefit claimants below national average

The Chancellor announced good news for the employment rate – but do the statistics tell a different story in Jesmond?

#ToonBudget: 10 people unhappy with council cuts

Locals take to Twitter to voice their anger and concerns

Council paying £155,000 a year to private developer for Central Library – until 2034

Figure revealed in our FoI request exceeds amount needed to keep Jesmond’s library open, reports Mark Summers

Library protestors join Newcastle cuts march

Watch this video report by Nathan Buck and Amy Bolton

National Libraries Day Comes to Jesmond

Jesmond Library celebrates local literature as closure looms, reports Jonny Brown

Community Flood Action Group could help Jesmond

The National Flood Forum has suggested areas like Jesmond could benefit from a Community Flood Action Group. The idea involves a group of local volunteers with responsibility to put in place anti-flood measures. One spokesperson would represent the group and consult with agencies such as