Concerns surrounding women’s safety in public spaces continue to dominate national debate, with a survey from the Office for National Statistics finding that half of women feel unsafe walking alone after dark. YouGov has also surveyed the population to find how unsafe British women feel
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
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
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
It’s estimated that every year, the British population ends up throwing away around 300,000 tonnes of fabric waste. For context, that’s 30 Eiffel towers piled up on top of each other, 300,000 African elephants, or 14 million Christmas trees. While for many shopping is the
As Autumn fades and winter settles in, many people notice a shift not just in the weather but in their mood too. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal patter. It is estimated that around two
Northumbria Police are taking steps to reconnect with Jesmond residents. Through new community initiatives and monthly drop-in sessions, officers hope to rebuild trust and strengthen ties across the neighbourhood.
Northumbrian Water has pushed back the start date for long-promised work to cut sewage pollution in the Ouseburn, announcing that it will not now begin until autumn 2026, a year later than previously committed. The update, posted on the website of The Ouse Burn Way, an
On Sunday evenings, the Northumberland Club hosts the Geordie Grand Slammers, an LGBTQ+-inclusive tennis club in the North East. Floodlights illuminate courts filled with chatter, laughter, and the sound of tennis balls. Players talk, adjust their grips, or wait for partners. While it may look
There may not be local elections in Newcastle this year, but the political parties in Jesmond will be watching with great interest to see how other parts of our region cast their votes tomorrow (May 1st, 2025). With its large student population, Jesmond has one