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NHS, Brexit, homelessness the priorites for Jesmond voters

Jesmond residents see NHS, Brexit, homelessness as key concerns for upcoming #GE2019

RGS opens ‘Retreat Space’ for students to support mental health

The Royal Grammar School (RGS) in Jesmond has opened a ‘Retreat Space’ where students can relax and take a break from their studies. The initiative is part of the school’s efforts to offer more mental health support to its students and while the space will not be

The Jesmond infants learning to be bilingual

Toddlers as young as just a few months old are learning how to become bilingual thanks to weekly language classes being taught at Jesmond Library. The French and Spanish classes, attended by around 50 children, are being led by Ruth Gibson who has 26 years

Indian-themed food festival offers shot in arm for industry

Footfall at the Indian-themed event increased 20% year-on-year, reports Ayushi Shah

Keep Jesmond Clean tackles scourge of broken glass

Jack Ramage reports on plans to tackle broken glass in Jesmond – which has blighted local pet owners

Is Jesmond friendly to older people?

Ayushi Shah speaks to two long-term Jesmond residents about issues for older people living here

Not enough accountability in South Jesmond, say residents

South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South