Jesmond shoppers surprised by musical ‘flash mob’
As community festival approaches, local choirs take to the streets. Watch this video report by Alexandra Carr, Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou
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Jesmond election hustings, Weds 25th April
JesmondLocal to host live debate with council hopefuls at Cafe 1901. What questions do you want to ask them?
Lifestyle programme challenges ladies to be fit and fab
A new series of classes for women that mix fitness, nutrition and personal styling will take place on Wednesday nights at Jesmond Methodist Church, writes Linda Guma
What did the Victorians ever do for Jesmond?
Cricket club volunteers (with paint brushes) take up positions on the boundary tomorrow ahead of Sunday’s Cricketforce event
Controversial YHA development to go ahead
Planning committee rejects Baskeys application, then reverses decision, reports Bob Cooper
Jesmond Joggers attempt ‘great escape’
Men’s team battle relegation this Saturday in final race of the season, reports James Al-Mudallal
Student volunteers dig the dirt in orchard
SCAN helps out every Wednesday at Jesmond Community Orchard, reports Linda Guma.
Main Newcastle parties oppose dividing Jesmond
Responses to last year’s boundary consultation now available, reports Bob Cooper
Comment: Should top-rate tax be axed?
The wealthiest people in communities like Jesmond shouldn’t be benefiting while the less well-off are penalised, argues Sam Wood
Shaving heads for charity
Global Xchange volunteers shave their heads to raise awareness of the work among vulnerable people in the north east, reports Linda Guma