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Local shop owner names and shames shoplifters online as police are not interested

Jesmond shop owners are trying vigilante justice after frustration at Northumbria Police’s lack of response, Tom Jones reports

Jesmond councillor warns of increase in student anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is on the rise, according to unpublished figures seen by Gerry Keating

Residents criticise council for inaction over Jesmond Vale graffiti

Graffiti around the Jesmond Vale area has become a lightning rod for criticism – but the council says it can’t do anything if it’s not told, Tom Jones reports

Local women join campaign against gender-based violence

Activists from Jesmond’s Labour party will continue their series of local events to raise awareness of violence against women when they meet tomorrow at midday to tie 76 white ribbons to Armstrong Bridge in memory of the women who have died in the last year

Lonsdale uses social media to get its benches back

The Lonsdale had its benches stolen in twice at the beginning of the current academic year. The pub claimed to have clear CCTV footage of the incident.