JRA builds on “success” of Christmas Lights switch-on with new Maker’s Market
Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.
Yearly Archives: 2025
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
Government changes cause Jesmond’s new housing target to drop by 15%
Controversial 1.5 million housing target has surprisingly resulted in a 15% target reduction in Jesmond, Gabriel Jonsson reports.
Jesmond battles yellow weather warning
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for icy conditions this week as harsh conditions hit the North East, including Jesmond. This comes after a week of frigid weather in the city of Newcastle. The alert ran from 4pm on January 9th until 10am on
Could higher fares signal the end for Jesmond bus routes?
Jesmond’s bus services face uncertainty after the government raised the price cap on single journeys this month (January 2025) from £2 to £3. While the move forms part of a £1 billion national investment in public transport, some residents in Jesmond fear it could mark
Jesmond’s disabled residents raise concerns about state of Jesmond’s roads
Getting about Jesmond can be a challenge for those with disabilities, as Eliska Janska reports