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Royal Grammar School wins prestigious Independent School of the Year award

The Jesmond school won a prestigious award earlier this month, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton

Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer

Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports

Northumberland Club starts tennis classes for children with learning disabilities

Robyn Booth attended a taster day for a new series of tennis classes for children with learning difficulties launching in November

‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea

The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports

Ukrainians thank hosts and council for support at Jesmond event

Ukrainian refugees and their local hosts have expressed gratitude for support received from Newcastle City Council at an event held at Jesmond United Reform Church.

Former Jesmond school pupil wins award for her work as a GP

A former Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) student who is now a GP and writes a weekly health page for the Mail on Sunday as well as appearing regularly on programmes such as BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 5 News and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, has received an Alumna of the Year award from the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), plus £500 to donate to charity.