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Local lecturer imprisoned

Newcastle University academic sentenced for child sex offences, reports Joshua Shrimpton Dean

And winner of best curry is…

Lamb Granzak takes the prize at cricket club’s spicy evening of culinary delights, reports Lauren Bradley

Name that panto

Identity of this year’s St George’s production remains a secret… until Friday, reports Gina Mossey

RGS one step closer to Twickenham

Grammar school’s rugby team defend their way to quarter-finals, reports Chris Hay

Jesmond’s rising tennis stars

Grace Dixon has already served up two national titles this year, reports Chris Hay

Monday night jazz

Cherry Tree kicks off February with Andrea Pattison quartet

Last chance sales

Rachel Flint rounds up the final bargains to be found on Jesmond’s streets

Why I stood aside: Greg Stone

Lib Dem councillor tells Caroline Howley why he’s no longer running for MP in Jesmond and Newcastle East

Fern Avenue gains new concession

Jesmond’s antique village has welcomed another “pop up store”. Vintage clothing specialist Bowler Hat is launching a concession within Barbara Oliver’s @Fern Avenue complex. Bowler Hat, which is run by Liz Johnson – an editor at eco-fashion magazine Daisy Green – is celebrating the launch