Jesmond Dementia Action Alliance working with Newcastle United on football project
A new project to help those suffering with football-related dementia is coming to Jesmond, Bess Coop reports
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Families urged to donate uniforms now that school’s out
INTU Eldon Square is encouraging families in Jesmond to donate school uniforms this summer as part of the Community School Clothing Scheme. The scheme was set up two years ago by Freema Chambers after she struggled to replace her son’s school trousers in a time
Student mental health event targets ‘heart’ of Jesmond
Improving mental health and wellbeing in Jesmond is the aim of a Newcastle University-led event taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 14th May) at Jesmond Library. As part of Jesmond Community Festival, the Living In Jesmond event is part of the university’s efforts to enlist the help
#VoteJesmond live show and live-blog
As part of our coverage of this year’s local elections, JesmondLocal reporters Srivats Lakshman and Hollie Farnill live-blogged our hustings event with North and South Jesmond candidates, and the whole team produced and presented a Facebook Live show that included interviews with studio guests Raff
Vote Jesmond 2019: Deborah Burns
Louis Miller and Jerry Chen meet Deborah Burns, standing as a candidate for election in South Jesmond
Vote Jesmond 2019: Martin Levy
Louis Miller and Jerry Chen meet Martin Levy, standing as a candidate for election in South Jesmond
Osborne Road hotels seek to expand alcohol serving times
Two applications to change alcohol serving times have been lodged with the council, says Srivats Lakshman
Photo released following Jesmond pool wallet theft
Northumbria Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to following a theft at Jesmond Swimming Pool last month. The incident happened at around 9.30am on Wednesday March 13th when a wallet was stolen from a pair of trousers in the
Jesmond continues vegan trend post-Veganuary
Dishes first trialled in January have become a mainstay, reports Samantha Seikaly
Police release images of men who could help with theft enquiry
Louis Miller reports on a police appeal to identify two men who could help with enquiries around a theft