Fly-tipping concerns grow ahead of January student move-outs in Jesmond
Fly tipping is back on the increase in Jesmond, which has ignited concern amongst residents
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Volunteer shortages hit Jesmond charity shops as national trend deepens
Jesmond’s charity shops are feeling the strain as volunteer numbers drop, making it harder to manage donations and keep the community spaces residents rely on running smoothly. Rising living costs, tighter schedules, and fewer long-term volunteers mean local shops are navigating a challenge that mirrors a nationwide trend. There are however plenty of ways for residents to get involved and make a real difference.
How Jesmond helps the homeless
Despite Jesmond’s familiar nightlife, boutique cafes and exclusive wellness clubs, there lies another side of the suburb that for many locals is rarely noticed. Behind its outward atmospheric and exclusive image, is a less visible reality. In one of Newcastle’s most affluent postcodes, many are
Damaged platform at Jesmond Metro station to remain closed until mid-January
A damaged Jesmond Metro platform is set to remain closed until the middle of January.
Inside Jesmond’s largest running club: Jesmond Joggers
JesmondLocal looks at Jesmond Joggers, the largest running club in Jesmond, to see how it supports the local community. Founded in 2006, Jesmond Joggers started as a small group of friends running together, and over the years it has grown into the largest running club
Is Bikeability in crisis? How Newcastle’s cycle training scheme is falling behind
In Jesmond, busy streets and narrow school drop-off zones are making cycling increasingly hazardous. Yet the very programme designed to teach children to cycle safely is in sharp decline across Newcastle. Bikeability is a national scheme created to give children the skills and confidence to
Fire safety campaign targets students after 77 false alarm callouts in single year
A fire safety campaign has launched after students triggered 77 false fire alarm callouts in a single year across Newcastle according to figures obtained by JesmondLocal through the Freedom of Information Act. Data released by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service shows that between
“Hybrid” Hideaway store opens on Acorn Road this month
A new hybrid fashion and food store, The Hideaway Store, is set to open on Acorn Road in Jesmond. The shop, owned by Scott Whitehead, will combine a curated selection of clothing and lifestyle items with Acaiety, serving açai bowls, smoothies and coffee. Whitehead said the concept was inspired by a trip to Japan and will be “the first company in the North East to serve soft serve açai.” The store is due to open on Saturday 3 January, with a promotional offer on launch day.
Councillors taking on ‘a load more work’ in the run up to ward boundary changes
Ahead of an all out election later this year that will remove the boundary line between North and South Jesmond, local councillors are putting in early groundwork to ensure a seamless transition into what is predicted to be one of the city’s largest wards by