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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

Universities should be more responsible for parking, residents claim

Jesmond residents have told JesmondLocal universities should take more responsibility over the lack of parking in the Lindisfarne Road area, as they claim most of the problems are caused by students. JesmondLocal spoke to locals who complained about student vehicles parked in their streets, the majority