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New ‘shared space’ plan proposed for Acorn Road
Anya Goncharova reports on a recent proposal to make Acorn Road safer for all its users by introducing ‘shared space’
The Great Dene Run
Ahead of this weekend’s Great North Run, watch our short film on why Jesmond Dene is so popular with runners
JesmondLocal festival issue #1
Student reporters create eight-page print newspaper in just a few hours
Lifestyle programme challenges ladies to be fit and fab
A new series of classes for women that mix fitness, nutrition and personal styling will take place on Wednesday nights at Jesmond Methodist Church, writes Linda Guma
Student volunteers dig the dirt in orchard
SCAN helps out every Wednesday at Jesmond Community Orchard, reports Linda Guma.
Shaving heads for charity
Global Xchange volunteers shave their heads to raise awareness of the work among vulnerable people in the north east, reports Linda Guma
Grooveline get the audience dancing at Mr Lynch’s
Charlotte Krol and Nelly Stavropoulou chat to one of Jesmond’s liveliest house bands about chart covers and ‘70s medleys
St George’s Church stages ‘Cat in Wellies’ panto
Church thespian society to reprise ‘Puss in Boots’ on 3–4 February, reports Nelly Stavropoulou
Strikes set to affect Jesmond residents
Find out how Wednesday’s industrial action will impact on your schools and local services. Bob Cooper and Sophie Stubbert report