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Broken glass injures Jesmond pets despite fines of £2,500

Residents have been raising their concerns following a number of pets suffering injuries to their paws because of broken glass on Jesmond streets and footpaths.

Police urge Jesmond students not to risk rooftop sun-bathing

Northumbria Police have released a statement urging students in the Jesmond area not to gather on the roofs of their properties while enjoying the current spell of warm weather.

Lord Mayor launches Jesmond Community Festival 2018

Jesmond Community Festival 2018 kicks-off this weekend, with more than 100 events for local people to experience and enjoy. Reporting by Madeleine Letherby and Thomas Goodall Lord Mayor Linda Wright and town crier Marjorie Dodds launched the three-week festival on Tuesday (May 1st) at a

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Labour Party Candidates

Ahead of the May 3rd local council elections JesmondLocal politics reporters Ashleigh Smith and Thomas Goodall are conducting interviews with all the candidates in North and South Jesmond, to find out a little bit more about them and their policies. Because of the large number of candidates

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Liberal Democrat Candidates

Learn about the Liberal Democrat Party candidates standing for election in Jesmond ahead of the May 3rd local council elections

JesmondLocal to host live hustings debate on April 24th

This Q&A session on April 24th will allow local residents to hear from candidates looking for their vote in North and South Jesmond

Jesmond dental practice scores sponsorship deal with local football club

The move is all part of a plan to promote a healthy lifestyle, Mike Thomas reports

Police make arrest following Waitrose armed robbery

A man entered the supermarket on Osborne Road last Friday at 7.10am, with his face covered and brandishing a suspected firearm. Northumbria Police say he threatened staff before stealing around 120 packets of cigarettes, then escaping in the direction of Acorn Road.

Two North Jesmond councillors will not seek re-election

North Jesmond councillors Dan Perry and Catherine Walker will both not stand for re-election in the May 2018 Local Council elections, Thomas Goodall understands