Jesmond Library reopens after financial cuts in June
Our reporters Bethan Brown and Elena Campbell visited Jesmond Library, where relief at its reopening was tinged with sadness
Our reporters Bethan Brown and Elena Campbell visited Jesmond Library, where relief at its reopening was tinged with sadness
Bike riding will be safer thanks to new cycle lane and speed bumps around Jesmond’s centre, reports Mark Summers
Though Jesmond Library closes today as a council-funded entity, its community bus service continues to year end, reports Jonny Brown
Follow all the action and debate as it happened, thanks to political correspondent Jonny Brown
Locals take to Twitter to voice their anger and concerns
Figure revealed in our FoI request exceeds amount needed to keep Jesmond’s library open, reports Mark Summers
Jesmond Library celebrates local literature as closure looms, reports Jonny Brown
The National Flood Forum has suggested areas like Jesmond could benefit from a Community Flood Action Group. The idea involves a group of local volunteers with responsibility to put in place anti-flood measures. One spokesperson would represent the group and consult with agencies such as
Council gets Newcastle recycling with high-tech monthly giveaway, writes Anya Goncharova.
Council encourages locals to make use of little-known facility, reports Anya Goncharova