Students struggling mentally as they’re forced to work extra hours to pay £8,000 energy bills
Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports
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12 bin bags collected at Keep Jesmond Clean’s latest litter pick
A dozen bags were collected at the latest litter pick, reports Emma Davies – with hopes for more volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean campaigners in need of more student volunteers
Keep Jesmond Clean are searching for more students to get involved with their monthly litter picks, Emma Davies reports
Jesmond councillor warns of increase in student anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, according to unpublished figures seen by Gerry Keating
Residents give advice on how to be a good student neighbour in Jesmond
Both permanent and student residents are offering advice to would-be residents in Jesmond about how to be good neighbours. As universities return, many students are living out in the community for the first time – and in coming months, the next generation of students about
International students to host virtual music and theatre event
Overseas students from INTO Newcastle University will perform in a virtual music event tomorrow (Monday 3rd May) as part of Jesmond Community Festival.
Jesmond graduate seeks to further presence of eco-friendly business in Newcastle
Jessie Danger wants to give back to the community that helped her grow her eco-friendly fabric business, Hannah Currie reports
Student group organises litter pick for food banks used by international students
International students in Jesmond and elsewhere rely on hospitality jobs to make ends meet – which covid has put paid to. Local students are raising money through charity litter picks to support food banks that feed them
Jesmond landlords urged to pause student rents
Students renting privately-owned houses in Jesmond are being encouraged to contact their landlords, after two private student accommodation providers agreed to Newcastle University Student Union’s request for rent discounts during lockdown. After the announcement of the latest national lockdown, Dorothy Chirwa, president of Newcastle University’s
Students complain of ‘intimidating’ Covid policing
Students from Northumbria and Newcastle universities have expressed concern over the handling of “Operation Oak” this term as well as Newcastle City Council’s use of “Covid marshals” in Jesmond and other student areas.