JESMONDLOCAL https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Fears grow among students as burglaries nearly double HYROX classes at Pinetree Fitness attract growing community of members We don’t discriminate against pets, say Oz Road bars Jesmond bakery rises to the top in the north east Festive spirit shines at Light Up Jesmond event Local food market leads way in sustainable food practice Jesmond Health Partnership practice on Osborne Avenue reopens today following internet outage Damaged platform at Jesmond Metro station to remain closed until mid-January Inside Jesmond’s largest running club: Jesmond Joggers Is Bikeability in crisis? How Newcastle’s cycle training scheme is falling behind Northern Counties wins award for groundbreaking therapy tool Jesmond sandwich shop named amongst UK’s best “We haven’t had a quiet day”: Jesmond shops report strong Christmas trading Restaurant inspired by Calcutta cabin cafés to open on Osborne Road Brighter futures for Jesmond girls as sporting opportunities grow How Jesmond Dene is strengthening the community’s mental wellbeing South Jesmond left short as only public toilet lies on ward edge North Jesmond councillors propose increase to HMO licence fees Northern Counties launches first police cadet scheme for SEND pupils South Jesmond’s new councillor looks to deliver a greener future for ward Jesmond student flat burglar jailed after concerns raised over rising HMO burglaries Geordie Grand Slammers are turning tennis into a community in the North East Ouseburn sewage-reduction work delayed until late 2026 Students ditching Jesmond for cheaper living arrangements in Heaton Local dental practice ‘thrilled’ with national award shortlisting How Jesmond can celebrate a greener, cleaner Christmas Jesmond homes at risk of not keeping up with environmental standards, data show Fly-tipping concerns grow ahead of January student move-outs in Jesmond Volunteer shortages hit Jesmond charity shops as national trend deepens How Jesmond helps the homeless South Jesmond FC shine in standout season Wylam Brewery builds restoration fund to protect Exhibition Park landmark  Councillors taking on ‘a load more work’ in the run up to ward boundary changes Fire safety campaign targets students after 77 false alarm callouts in single year  ‘Total lack of communication’ from the council leaves residents frustrated amid footbridge delays West Jesmond Primary School welcomes furry support staff Newcastle Restaurant Week is here, and Jesmond is ready VigilAuntie app sees local volunteers push for women’s safety How a Jesmond netball club gave back at Christmas Volunteers get their hands dirty in bid to return Hall to former glory and purpose Campaigner urges council to quit stalling on West Jesmond air pollution promise North Jesmond councillors prepare for ward boundary changes in May ‘I had a go and I was hooked’ – inside Jesmond’s 130-year old real tennis court Local cafe scores major collab with Fenwick Jesmond Methodist Church launches walking advent calendar to bring ‘hope and joy’ to the community ‘Urgent’ repairs and retrofits of Jesmond Library ‘well underway’ as lease negotiations continue Jesmond local litter group urges community to end ‘thoughtlessness’ around rubbish Shoplifting surge prompts security warning for Jesmond charity shops New efforts by police seek to rebuild public trust in Jesmond “Hybrid” Hideaway store opens on Acorn Road this month