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Jesmond hit and run driver sentenced to two years in prison

A man has been sentenced to two years in prison after causing the death of a married couple by dangerous driving on November 23rd 2019

Students complain of ‘intimidating’ Covid policing

Students from Northumbria and Newcastle universities have expressed concern over the handling of “Operation Oak” this term as well as Newcastle City Council’s use of “Covid marshals” in Jesmond and other student areas.

Increased Operation Oak patrols divide Jesmond community

Police will now patrol student areas every night of the week following an increasing in funding to Operation Oak by the universities, Becca Gibbs reports

Excessive drinking contributed to counter-protest violence, say Jesmond eyewitnesses

In contrast to last week’s peaceful Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest in Newcastle, yesterday saw violent clashes at Greys Monument in the city centre as a group calling themselves “Defenders of Newcastle” counter-protested a BLM demonstration. According to eyewitnesses, counter-protesters around Grey’s Monument had been

Man arrested after armed police called to Osborne Terrace

Police were called to the scene on Osborne Terrace following a report of concern regarding the welfare of the man.

Police relaunch campaign against dangerous cyclists

Northumbria Police is bringing back its “Operation Delta” to “prevent cyclists from causing a serious accident”. “We have received a number of calls from residents in Jesmond about cyclists who have been riding on footpaths in the evenings and not using any lights,” said neighbourhood

Jesmond station hit in latest spate of Metro vandalism

Jesmond Metro is the latest station to be hit by vandals. Would you like to see more security on the Metro to prevent this from happening?

Suspected thief caught by community support officers in Jesmond

Northumbria Police have praised community support officers (CSOs) in Jesmond for catching a suspected thief last week. Two CSOs were patrolling Jesmond last Wednesday (5th February), following reports that someone was trying to open car doors. The officers approached a teenager who was acting suspiciously

Student arrest prompts complaint against police

A formal complaint has been made to Northumbria Police after a house-party on Grosvenor Place in Jesmond was shut down at the end of November. Four people were arrested with one receiving a penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: