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Jesmond Joggers’ men secure promotion in cross country league
Our sports reporter (and Jesmond Jogger herself) Alex Forde reports on a triumph for the local team
Newcastle United players help kickstart student startup
A Newcastle University student calls on footballing friends to promote his t-shirt brand boasting of the Jesmond Dream, Leela Prasad reports
Cricket club’s passion for real ale lands them club of the year award
Alex Forde raises a glass to the prize-winning Newcastle Cricket Club, who are looking towards their third award in a year
7 ways to spend 10p: the amount that cost Central High a netball final
How could each member of a netball team better spend the money that cost them their hard-won chance of glory? Alice Madgwick finds out
Jesmond A netball team finish fourth in winter league
Local side end season strongly with comfortable victory over Riverside’s F team, reports Alex Forde
PARALYMPIAN GOLD MEDALLIST OPENS NEW GYM
Alex Forde reports on swimmer Josef Craig’s recent trip to Jesmond
FINISHING TOUCHES AT LADIES-ONLY FITNESS STUDIO
Local trainer’s vision is of a work-out space free from “great big muscle men”, reports Megan Cunningham
Newcastle Cricket Club declared club of the year
Club nominated for three and winner of one at national awards, reports Alex Forde
Jesmond Joggers set sights on promotion
Both men and women off to a solid start, reports Alex Forde