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What did Jesmond student Bert do during Storm Bert?

A Jesmond resident called Bertie had the goal of reaching the Scottish Border on a bike during ‘his’ storm, Storm Bert.

Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis

The financial pressures on universities could negatively impact communities with high student populations like Jesmond, a Newcastle University academic has warned. “We have seen far fewer international students coming into the UK,” Nick Rush-Cooper, the degree programme director for Digital Cultures and Media at Newcastle

Pub managers raise concerns about high levels of anti-social behaviour and glass theft

Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann

Parking at Jesmond schools is ‘stressful’ for children, say parents

The lack of parking spaces by schools in Jesmond makes children and parents feel “stressful”, parents of pupils at local schools, reports Eliska Janska

Jesmond cafe takes lead in encouraging local community to become plastic free

A local cafe has partnered with a community initiative to reduce plastic use and promote the importance sustainability, reports Matthew MacDonald

Craft and Chat sessions bring community together at Jesmond Library

Manon Sanchez went behind the scenes of a recent Craft and Chat session at Jesmond Library to learn about what it adds to the community

Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates

Jesmond businesses have reacted to the government’s Autumn Statement, reports Adam Perry

Mind charity introduces new ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser in Exhibition Park

The Tyneside and Northumberland branch of the Mind charity will host the first ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser for the North East, Ellie Thomson reports

Eco-fashion festival aims to combat fast fashion

Jesmond based students involved with the Young People’s Forum, supported by staff at the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, will host an eco-fashion festival this weekend involving clothing swaps and upcycling.