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Local shop owner names and shames shoplifters online as police are not interested

Jesmond shop owners are trying vigilante justice after frustration at Northumbria Police’s lack of response, Tom Jones reports

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Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, according to unpublished figures seen by Gerry Keating

Safe and not-so-scary Halloween fun for kids at Jesmond Library

Pumpkins, witches and black cats – children have a chance to kick-off Halloween 2022 today (Tuesday 25 October) with a Halloween Craft event at Jesmond Library. The 90-minute session begins at 2pm and provides safe and fun activities for children aged 3-8 years, accompanied by

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

Jesmond still undecided on benefits of bridge closure

One month after the Haldane Terrace bridge closure to motorists was made permanent, opinion in Jesmond remains divided on whether the move is a positive one for the community. Haldane Terrace is one of five bridges that have been pedestrianised within the city. The move