Lonsdale uses social media to get its benches back
The Lonsdale had its benches stolen in twice at the beginning of the current academic year. The pub claimed to have clear CCTV footage of the incident.
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Jesmond Library to reopen fully in January
Volunteers who run Jesmond Library say they hope it will reopen fully in January, resuming its place at the heart of the local community. The library closed when the first national lockdown was introduced in March 2020, but has been reopening gradually. “We used to
How one Jesmond parent home-schooled a child with dyslexia and ADHD
The Covid-19 pandemic forced UK schools to close their doors to most children in March. Like many parents across the country, Jesmond resident Nichola Parody home-schooled her three children. However, Nichola’s daughter Heidi is diagnosed as having dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). JesmondLocal asked Nichola how she handled that particular challenge. Hi
How have Jesmond care homes been coping with Covid-19?
Community reporter Loujane contacted a number of care homes to find out how they were managing with Covid-19 following reports that care homes were most affected by coronavirus.
West Jesmond fundraises to buy defibrillator
West Jesmond Primary has purchased a defibrillator using donated funds to create a safer school environment.
Police plan Jesmond “sting” operations to halt spate of bike thefts and burglaries
Jesmond is a specific target because students there often own expensive bikes and live in multi-occupancy houses, say police
Optimism Amidst Uncertainty for Businesses at Meeting
Speaking at a meeting organised by the JRA, Ed Banks, Economic Development Officer at Newcastle City Council, discussed the outlook for local businesses
Local coffee shop shuts its doors, blaming free Waitrose giveaways
In a JesmondLocal exclusive, Sean Edward Seddon reveals Central Bean is closing due to Waitrose’s free coffee giveaways
Why are Jesmond’s roads clogged at school run time?
JesmondLocal reporters ask parents on Eskdale Terrace why they choose to drive. Watch their video
Retailers on Acorn Road agree on “car parking problem”
The future of Acorn Road is up for debate: Maya Sivamany and Marlene Loesken report on the retailers perspectives towards possible changes