Shoplifting surge prompts security warning for Jesmond charity shops
Rising shoplifting in Jesmond has sparked calls for tighter charity shop security, with incidents soaring and police warning the trend is likely to worsen over Christmas.
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Missing in Jesmond: How police pilot programme brings families back together
It was an ordinary Saturday in Jesmond. On September 21st 2024, the queue outside Local NCL, the Acorn Road coffee shop, was particularly long. Students and families drifted from their homes to Cafe 1901 nearby, squinting at the sight of daylight. Locals buzzed in and out
Jesmond Residents Association warns residents of a spike in vehicle theft
The JRA has warned residents to beware of car thieves after a spate of incidents, Elo Quitmann reports
Pub managers raise concerns about high levels of anti-social behaviour and glass theft
Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann
E-bikes and scooters raise safety concerns around Jesmond
E-vehicles are starting to create safety hazards around Jesmond, Samantha Seidu reports
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
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Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, according to unpublished figures seen by Gerry Keating
Man arrested after armed police called to Osborne Terrace
Police were called to the scene on Osborne Terrace following a report of concern regarding the welfare of the man.
Police relaunch campaign against dangerous cyclists
Northumbria Police is bringing back its “Operation Delta” to “prevent cyclists from causing a serious accident”. “We have received a number of calls from residents in Jesmond about cyclists who have been riding on footpaths in the evenings and not using any lights,” said neighbourhood
Student arrest prompts complaint against police
A formal complaint has been made to Northumbria Police after a house-party on Grosvenor Place in Jesmond was shut down at the end of November. Four people were arrested with one receiving a penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: