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Cheap student alcohol deals to blame for rises in anti-social behaviour, claims JRA

Bargain deals on drinks could be to blame for anti-social behaviour in Jesmond, reports Olivia Walters

Labour Councillor joins criticism of benefit strategy following Autumn statement

Critics have accused the increase to universal credit of failing to address the soaring cost of living, Hannah Gul-Khan 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.

Callum Wilson’s NUFC shirt donation helps Mind shop raise £1,500 in donations

The Mind charity shop in Jesmond has raised £1,500 in their recent charity raffle, with the winner receiving a Newcastle United football shirt signed by Callum Wilson.

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.