Building bee hotels with the Jesmond Community Orchard
Marlene Loesken visits the Jesmond orchard to learn more about practical beekeeping
Category Archives: Environment
Jesmond puts the e-cigarette to the test
JesmondLocal reporters take an e-cigarette to local hotspots to see whether it’s accepted
Why are Jesmond’s roads clogged at school run time?
JesmondLocal reporters ask parents on Eskdale Terrace why they choose to drive. Watch their video
Jesmond Community Forum closes out year with new member
Samantha Killebrew was in attendance at the Jesmond Community Forum, where a new organisation made themselves known
Campaigner calls for increased use of local food
As Yolanda Liu finds, one local is encouraging residents and local businesses to use homegrown food more regularly
DIY Streets redesign workshop to involve local community
An environmental charity is looking to work with Jesmond residents to make streets safer and more attractive, Morgan Ayre writes
Jesmond reacts to energy price hikes
“Get fixed and avoid the big six” is the advice as energy prices rise ahead of a cold winter, Samantha Killebrew reports
Groundwork North East Launches Project to Monitor Air Quality
A new project to test air quality in Newcastle is looking for Jesmond-based volunteers, reports Morgan Ayre
Acorn Road “an injustice”, says campaigner
Ahead of a live video discussion this evening, Marlene Loesken reports on the debate over pedestrianising Acorn Road
£1.5m-worth of funding for cyclists could come to Jesmond
Campaigners hopeful of financial support for their safe cycling scheme, reports Elena Campbell