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Local run club celebrates first anniversary following successful opening of wellness centre

Reporter Kelvin Ooi joined a weekly fun run organised by a Jesmond-based organisation

Jesmond’s latest defibrillator a “valuable addition”

Rehill’s of Jesmond speak out all positivities around the new defibrillator installed on their building in Jesmond. Reports Maddie Queen.

Sandyford florist scoops wedding award for a second year

Sandyford Florist, proud to say “its been a really good year”. Click here to read why. Reported by Maddie Queen.

Jesmond Residents Association warns residents of a spike in vehicle theft

The JRA has warned residents to beware of car thieves after a spate of incidents, Elo Quitmann reports

Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis

The financial pressures on universities could negatively impact communities with high student populations like Jesmond, a Newcastle University academic has warned. “We have seen far fewer international students coming into the UK,” Nick Rush-Cooper, the degree programme director for Digital Cultures and Media at Newcastle

Jesmond Joggers limbering up for a busy festive season

Jesmond Joggers run club is an inclusive space which is focused on giving back to the community. Anna Hynes reports.

New councillor vows to clean up Jesmond’s streets and solve parking issues

Street cleanliness, anti-social behaviour and community integration are just three of the issues Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Allen is planning to tackle since his election in September 2024. “The big issues are very much about cleanliness, particularly Jesmond terraces,” Allen told JesmondLocal. “We need a

Pub managers raise concerns about high levels of anti-social behaviour and glass theft

Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann

Jesmond dental health group crowned best in region

A local dental practice’s journey to triumph as detailed by the doctor who set it up.

Jesmond Library plans collaboration with universities to assure future

Trustees and members of Jesmond Library gathered to hear the newly appointed chairman Peter Breakey’s thoughts on the library’s future and ideas to help bring new life into the building last month. Focusing on a connection between Newcastle’s universities and the library itself, Breakey outlined