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Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer

Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports

Lonsdale uses social media to get its benches back

The Lonsdale had its benches stolen in twice at the beginning of the current academic year. The pub claimed to have clear CCTV footage of the incident.

Crime numbers drop in Jesmond ahead of COVID-19 changes

Changes are coming to policing across Jesmond. Chloe Weeks has everything you need to know

Suspected thief caught by community support officers in Jesmond

Northumbria Police have praised community support officers (CSOs) in Jesmond for catching a suspected thief last week. Two CSOs were patrolling Jesmond last Wednesday (5th February), following reports that someone was trying to open car doors. The officers approached a teenager who was acting suspiciously

Police increase Operation Oak patrols

The challenge of controlling anti-social behaviour in Jesmond this Christmas has prompted Northumbria Police to step-up its Operation Oak patrols as the party season approaches. Operation Oak is part-funded by Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle. Focused in Jesmond and Heaton where there are

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary on St. Georges Terrace

Louis Miller reports on a worrying increase in burglaries across Jesmond and Heaton

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

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

Young ex-offenders brighten up Sandyford’s Benton House

The appearance of a local building that is home to community mental health services has enjoyed a trim and tidy up, thanks to a team from the Skill Mill, a social enterprise that provides employment for young ex–offenders in watercourse and horticulture services.