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Nexus expands concessionary benefits for elderly and disabled people

If you’re elderly or disabled, you can now travel before 9:30am, James Taylor reports

Police relaunch campaign against dangerous cyclists

Northumbria Police is bringing back its “Operation Delta” to “prevent cyclists from causing a serious accident”. “We have received a number of calls from residents in Jesmond about cyclists who have been riding on footpaths in the evenings and not using any lights,” said neighbourhood

Café on Exhibition Park shuts shop

Exhibition Park’s eatery, Café in the Park has made the decision ‘to close the business and cease trading with immediate effect’,

Women in Jesmond: Alex Fearon, Donr

Chloe Weeks meets Alex Fearon of Donr as we celebrate brilliant women in Jesmond

West Jesmond aims to tackle gender gap with STEM week

West Jesmond Primary School (WJPS) recently delivered their sixth STEM week. The week-long event was dedicated to teaching pupils about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Could Jesmond be UK’s first ‘all-electric’ bus hub?

Earlier this month, the government announced plans to create the first all-electric bus town.

Would you like to see this plan become a reality in Jesmond?

Small businesses worried about their future due to lack of local support

Jesmond businesses are feeling the squeeze – and the local residents’ association chair is concerned, reports Ayushi Shah

Jesmond Food Market aims for zero emissions

Jesmond Food Market has teamed up with local zero emissions delivery company ZMove to help traders lower their carbon emissions when moving stock and setting up stalls. ZMove launched in March 2019 with an employed, trained rider team and a fleet of electric cargo bikes,

Newcastle University students help Keep Jesmond Clean

Community reporter Loujane Alasi spoke to RAG society President Cameron Trotter about the latest student litter pick in Jesmond, in an attempt to Keep Jesmond Clean