Multiple sparrowhawk sightings in Jesmond gardens and parks
They may not yet outnumber its population of pet cats and dogs, but sightings of sparrowhawks are on the rise in Jesmond and surrounding areas.
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Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth
Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.
Fed up with your fitness routine? Locals suggest these alternatives
Local exercise enthusiasts are offering fresh ideas for staying trim and toning-up during this latest lockdown
Online events keeping Jesmond connected during COVID
Online events are being organised across the community to help Jesmond stay connected through COVID lockdowns. Charlotte Pickering speaks to St George’s Church to find out more.
Increased Operation Oak patrols divide Jesmond community
Police will now patrol student areas every night of the week following an increasing in funding to Operation Oak by the universities, Becca Gibbs reports
Toffee Apple Ted Trail brings cheer to Jesmond streets
No fees, no forms, no prizes, no picnic tea. This year, the Toffee Apple Ted Trial was rather special. However, many children and grown-ups still enjoyed themselves in this Halloween event.
Live music set for return on Jesmond Road
Bobiks, an arts venue on Jesmond Road, is set for live music to return, Megan Evans reports
How one Jesmond parent home-schooled a child with dyslexia and ADHD
The Covid-19 pandemic forced UK schools to close their doors to most children in March. Like many parents across the country, Jesmond resident Nichola Parody home-schooled her three children. However, Nichola’s daughter Heidi is diagnosed as having dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). JesmondLocal asked Nichola how she handled that particular challenge. Hi
Jesmond food and drink businesses plan for weekend restart
Some Jesmond food and drink outlets are planning to restart their indoor and outdoor seating services this weekend, following last week’s announcement by the prime minister that social distancing rules were being relaxed to one metre from Saturday 4th July. The re-opening of pubs, hairdressers,
How have Jesmond care homes been coping with Covid-19?
Community reporter Loujane contacted a number of care homes to find out how they were managing with Covid-19 following reports that care homes were most affected by coronavirus.