‘Filthy’ Jesmond takeaway ‘under new management’ after food safety report suggesting improvement
Jesmond takeaway owners have been prosecuted and fined after inspectors repeatedly found the kitchen in substandard state.
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North Jesmond councillors lead national call to close student council tax gap
A campaign begun in Jesmond is now being discussed in parliament, after local councillors uncovered a major flaw with how the government funds authorities across the UK. Full time students in the UK are currently exempt from paying council tax, a policy designed to ease
Reopening of Tankerville Terrace footbridge with “unsafe steps” delayed
A popular Jesmond footbridge is closed with delays expected as safety repairs are set to begin…
Forest Choir set to gather in Jesmond Dene for one-day climate workshop this Saturday
A group of volunteer singers from across Newcastle will gather this weekend at the quarry in Jesmond Dene to use singing as a unique tool for climate action. Led by RA Wollaston Award-winning artist Uta Kögelsberger, the event aims to raise awareness about climate change
Younger voices needed for bigger local impact, agree Jesmond’s political parties
There may not be local elections in Newcastle this year, but the political parties in Jesmond will be watching with great interest to see how other parts of our region cast their votes tomorrow (May 1st, 2025). With its large student population, Jesmond has one
JRA builds on “success” of Christmas Lights switch-on with new Maker’s Market
Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.
Missing in Jesmond: How police pilot programme brings families back together
It was an ordinary Saturday in Jesmond. On September 21st 2024, the queue outside Local NCL, the Acorn Road coffee shop, was particularly long. Students and families drifted from their homes to Cafe 1901 nearby, squinting at the sight of daylight. Locals buzzed in and out
Government changes cause Jesmond’s new housing target to drop by 15%
Controversial 1.5 million housing target has surprisingly resulted in a 15% target reduction in Jesmond, Gabriel Jonsson reports.
Jesmond battles yellow weather warning
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for icy conditions this week as harsh conditions hit the North East, including Jesmond. This comes after a week of frigid weather in the city of Newcastle. The alert ran from 4pm on January 9th until 10am on
Jesmond’s disabled residents raise concerns about state of Jesmond’s roads
Getting about Jesmond can be a challenge for those with disabilities, as Eliska Janska reports