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Metro launches new reduced winter timetable

As the region exits lockdown, Jesmond’s residents may struggle to get to shops and work, reports Iona Todd

Arlo and new pop-up bakery Kennedy & Rhind capitalise with Tier 3 looming

New bakery Kennedy & Rhind opens in Jesmond. Arlo prepares for tier 3. Megan Evans meets both

Charity goes online to help Northern Counties children

The Percy Hedley Foundation has raised more than £6,000 in an online auction to help support the vulnerable children and adults in its care, including those at Northern Counties School on Tankerville Terrace in Jesmond

Multiple sparrowhawk sightings in Jesmond gardens and parks

They may not yet outnumber its population of pet cats and dogs, but sightings of sparrowhawks are on the rise in Jesmond and surrounding areas.

Community-run pool to reopen next week with hopes and plans for growth

Jesmond Pool and Gym on St George’s Terrace is to reopen on Thursday 3rd December. However, Newcastle’s Tier 3 status and Covid-19 restrictions mean group exercise classes will not be able to resume yet and will continue to be delivered online.

How to give this Christmas in Jesmond

Christmas will look a little different this year, but will also be a lot tougher for many people due to this year’s pandemic. JesmondLocal spoke to local charities to find out how we can help others during this Yuletime season.

Low-traffic measures divide opinion in Jesmond

The closure of Haldane Bridge to motor vehicles has been hailed a success by a local cycling and pedestrian campaign group which wants to make Jesmond a “low-traffic neighbourhood”.

Fed up with your fitness routine? Locals suggest these alternatives

Local exercise enthusiasts are offering fresh ideas for staying trim and toning-up during this latest lockdown

Primary students to plant new trees in St Andrew’s Cemetery

A group of year four primary students will plant trees in St Andrew’s Cemetery in National Tree Week, Rachel Wang reports

Online events keeping Jesmond connected during COVID

Online events are being organised across the community to help Jesmond stay connected through COVID lockdowns. Charlotte Pickering speaks to St George’s Church to find out more.