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West Jesmond FC builds bridges with youth team

Charlotte Pickering spoke to West Jesmond FC and West Moor Juniors FC about their plans for the clubs future following a merger

Clubs and groups grapple with life online to combat isolation

Social, community and sports groups across Jesmond have become familiar with meeting online during this latest lockdown, but concerns remain for residents who may lack internet access or the necessary skills to operate technology such as Zoom.

Jesmond clothes bank offers warmth this winter

Food banks have become a familiar community-based response to food insecurity in cities like Newcastle, but now a Jesmond clothes bank aims to help people in need of an extra layer or two this winter

Tweets get children moving at West Jesmond Primary

Home schooling and online learning mean more time sat at a screen, so teachers at West Jesmond Primary School are encouraging their pupils to take a break and get moving with a series of daily activity challenges they send out on Twitter.

Jesmond residents warned to protect themselves from scams

Police have urged older residents in Jesmond to beware of email and telephone scams.

Coolaboola Coffee shuts up shop

Coolaboola Coffee closes after 15 years since opening. Megan Evans speaks to owner Ruairi McGuinness

Nexus’ ‘Operation Hermes’ set to continue in 2021

An operation to enforce mask wearing on the Metro will continue this year, reports Iona Todd

Makers Market brings festive spirit to Jesmond

Christmas market takes place at The Pottery Experience in Jesmond, Megan Evans reports.

Advent calendars take over Jesmond street

Presents Caroline and Lindsey Davey both living on different streets of Jesmond and explaining how thanks to COVID, this community got to know each other and bring some Christmas spirit in those difficult times.

Here’s how budget cuts may affect Jesmond

Budget cuts are likely coming – with £40m planned across Newcastle by 2023. Georgie Hume and Daniel Wales speak to Jesmond councillors about the impact