Jesmond Conservatives confirm candidates for May election
The Conservatives’ two Jesmond candidates have been announced for May’s local elections, Daniel Wales reports
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Jesmond residents have mixed fortunes with contentious bus lane refunds
Just one-tenth of all those eligible have applied for a refund from the John Dobson Street bus lane camera, reports Daniel Wales
Cheesemongering makes welcome return to Jesmond
The owner of Grate – one of only two cheesemongers in Newcastle – says she has been overwhelmed by local support now that she has finally be able to open the doors of her shop on Jesmond Road.
Jesmond Vale resident campaigns for plastic bottle recycling
One Jesmond resident is keen to see European-style bottle recycling schemes in Jesmond. Rachel Wang reports
Toffee Apple Ted Trail brings cheer to Jesmond streets
No fees, no forms, no prizes, no picnic tea. This year, the Toffee Apple Ted Trial was rather special. However, many children and grown-ups still enjoyed themselves in this Halloween event.
Live music set for return on Jesmond Road
Bobiks, an arts venue on Jesmond Road, is set for live music to return, Megan Evans reports
Come Dine With Me seeking couples for casting
The coronavirus is causing problems, but Come Dine With Me will continue, reports Greg Rosenvinge
Women in Jesmond: Alexandra Raikhlina on women and classical music
Bess Coop meets an extraorindary woman living in Jesmond – Alexandra Raikhlina, violinist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead
Jesmond man jailed for breaking into student halls and performing sex act
Louis Miller reports on a Jesmond resident convicted for performing a sex act after breaking into student accommodation
Local start-up makes flip flops to save the earth
SeaPigs, headed by former Jesmond resident Mick Armstrong, is creating beach footwear that is not only eco-friendly but promises to be more ergonomic too.