Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer
Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports
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Northumberland Club starts tennis classes for children with learning disabilities
Robyn Booth attended a taster day for a new series of tennis classes for children with learning difficulties launching in November
Boots branch in Jesmond permanently closes
Residents have provided a mixed response to the Boots closure earlier this month, Rhys James reports
Owner of Gourmet Gifts praises local artists for boosting her business
Selling pieces from local artists now accounts for one-third of Gourmet Gifts’ sales, the shop owner tells Manon Sanchez
Community Festival to kick off on Coronation Day
Organisers say they are expecting more than 10,000 people to enjoy the 18th annual Jesmond Community Festival which starts this year on Coronation Day (May 6th) and will involve 80 events being staged until early June. The festival events are open to all and many
Dene tree works criticised for being unsafe
Tree clearance work by Urban Green has been defended after a local woman claimed she was injured by a felled tree while walking her dog in Jesmond Dene
Man to appear in court after Jesmond Christmas burglary spree
A man is appearing in court today charged with several Christmas burglaries of Jesmond businesses, Tom Jones writes
‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea
The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports
Green Party member says government’s new insulation scheme is not enough
Tony Waterston has said the government’s planned action is not enough, Joel Bland reports
Ukrainians thank hosts and council for support at Jesmond event
Ukrainian refugees and their local hosts have expressed gratitude for support received from Newcastle City Council at an event held at Jesmond United Reform Church.