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How Operation Oak is combating Jesmond’s high anti-social behaviour levels

Operation Oak’s main aim is to tackle student ASB and disorder, in a bid to make safer and quieter areas for residents to live, reports Jack Evans

Jesmond schools support local food banks and kitchens during winter

Jesmond schools have donated to local food charities over the winter period to support efforts to combat food poverty, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton

Newcastle City Council claims some success in curbing Jesmond anti-social behaviour

New data shows a year-on-year drop in incidents dating back to the new academic year, reports Tima Saffan

Percy Hedley Foundation looks back on 70th anniversary year

The Percy Hedley Foundation is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and JesmondLocal spoke to one of the schools under their management to see see the impact they have.

Jesmond schools excel in Formula 1 competition

Jesmond school teams took home a magnificent seven awards at a recent event held at Newcastle University, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton

Royal Grammar School students celebrate success in nationwide maths and English challenge

Royal Grammar School pupils received a pleasant surprise – certificates for their adeptness at learning, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton

Jesmond Library hosts cybersecurity event as cybercrime is the largest crime threat for the UK in 2023

Jesmond Library held a cybersecurity event on November 1st as “cybercrime is the largest area of crime in the UK currently,” Lauren Clarke reports

Royal Grammar School wins prestigious Independent School of the Year award

The Jesmond school won a prestigious award earlier this month, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton

‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea

The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports

Former Jesmond school pupil wins award for her work as a GP

A former Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) student who is now a GP and writes a weekly health page for the Mail on Sunday as well as appearing regularly on programmes such as BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 5 News and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, has received an Alumna of the Year award from the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), plus £500 to donate to charity.