JESMONDLOCAL

Jesmond without firework display for foreseeable future

Jesmond goes without a fireworks display for the fourth year running, reports Rebecka Duren

JRA chair urges students to join in on local affairs

The Jesmond Residents Association faces a recruitment problem, with its two student representative roles unfilled – exacerbating the student/permanent resident divide – reports Jerry Chen

Local university sees increase in student mental health access

Local universities play differing roles in a new nationwide survey of student mental health provision, reports Beth Richardson

Jesmond’s elderly forced to wait for new flu jab

As we reach flu season, Jesmond pharmacists and doctor are worried about flu jab shortages – but are wary of speaking publicly, reports Andrew Paterson

Student-led campaign helps clean up Jesmond

Students in Jesmond have helped to “Leave Newcastle Happy” by collecting 5.5 tonnes of household waste in specially provided skips, according to a new report

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