JESMONDLOCAL

Discover Jesmond’s hidden gem keen to shake off its image of exclusivity

Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club is looking to shake off both the effects of covid-19 and the image of exclusivity around it, says Nathaniel Cureton

Love them or loathe them, Neuron scooters are here to stay until 2024

The trial for Neuron e-scooters in Newcastle has been extended for a further 18 months, despite some objections from Jesmond residents, Jess Arnold reports

Jesmond food and drink businesses try to control prices by buying local

Acorn Road cafés say they are having to increase the prices of their food and drinks in response to increased costs.

Christmas carol concert brings Christmas spirit to Jesmond

St George’s Christmas Carol concert takes place on December 17. Zoe Huang speaks to the conductor behind it

70% of locals say they would not vote Conservative in next general election

More than two-thirds of people in Jesmond would not vote for this government at a general election, according to a straw poll conducted by JesmondLocal.

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

Students struggling mentally as they’re forced to work extra hours to pay £8,000 energy bills

Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports

Few EV charging points in Jesmond as north east councils struggle to reach target

There are only two electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Jesmond even though Transport North East says 28,000 charging points will be needed across the region in the next 15 years.

Campaigners call for ANPR cameras outside Jesmond school

Safety campaigners are asking Newcastle City Council to install automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras on Tankerville Terrace to help reduce the problem of traffic congestion around West Jesmond Primary School.