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Newcastle City Council claims some success in curbing Jesmond anti-social behaviour

New data shows a year-on-year drop in incidents dating back to the new academic year, reports Tima Saffan

Jesmond Library hosts cybersecurity event as cybercrime is the largest crime threat for the UK in 2023

Jesmond Library held a cybersecurity event on November 1st as “cybercrime is the largest area of crime in the UK currently,” Lauren Clarke reports

Jesmond’s churches embrace live streaming services

Eight out of 12 churches in Jesmond are now live streaming their services or providing an online alternative for their congregations, Lauren Clarke reports

JesmondLocal hosts election hustings debate tonight

JesmondLocal is hosting its annual local election hustings event at Jesmond URC on Burdon Terrace this evening (Tuesday May 2nd), from 7:45pm to 9:45pm. It’s a Question-Time style event where residents of North and South Jesmond have the chance to put questions to the candidates

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.

Few EV charging points in Jesmond as north east councils struggle to reach target

There are only two electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Jesmond even though Transport North East says 28,000 charging points will be needed across the region in the next 15 years.

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

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

Labour secures seats across both Jesmond wards

It was a clean sweep for Labour in Jesmond at last night’s local elections, reports Georgie Hume – but the Lib Dem candidate ran them close in North Jesmond