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Jesmond resident on mission to save world

It isn’t discussed as much as it was in the Cold War era, but the possibility of nuclear war remains a very real and daunting prospect, according to Elizabeth Waterston, a retired GP who lives in Jesmond.

Anti-lockdown leaflet encourages return to”old normal”

High West Jesmond residents have expressed concern after receiving anti-lockdown leaflets through their letterboxes. The leaflets claim that “lockdowns cost lives but have not stopped Covid,” and urge people to ignore lockdown rules and “go back to the old normal”

Jesmond “carrots” win best neighbour award

Larkspur Terrace residents Tash Finchett, Kate Abery and Eleni Haines are among the latest winners of Newcastle and Northumbria universities’ Best Neighbour on Campus (BNOC) awards.

Local restaurant unveils new sister takeaway Meat Sauce Fries

Meat Sauce Fries is the new takeaway in Jesmond. Megan Evans chats to owner, Max Gott

West Jesmond FC builds bridges with youth team

Charlotte Pickering spoke to West Jesmond FC and West Moor Juniors FC about their plans for the clubs future following a merger

Tweets get children moving at West Jesmond Primary

Home schooling and online learning mean more time sat at a screen, so teachers at West Jesmond Primary School are encouraging their pupils to take a break and get moving with a series of daily activity challenges they send out on Twitter.

Jesmond residents warned to protect themselves from scams

Police have urged older residents in Jesmond to beware of email and telephone scams.

Jesmond landlords urged to pause student rents

Students renting privately-owned houses in Jesmond are being encouraged to contact their landlords, after two private student accommodation providers agreed to Newcastle University Student Union’s request for rent discounts during lockdown. After the announcement of the latest national lockdown, Dorothy Chirwa, president of Newcastle University’s