JESMONDLOCAL

Keep Jesmond Clean tackles scourge of broken glass

Jack Ramage reports on plans to tackle broken glass in Jesmond – which has blighted local pet owners

Is Jesmond friendly to older people?

Ayushi Shah speaks to two long-term Jesmond residents about issues for older people living here

Winners of Jesmond photo competition revealed

Jennifer Torrance and David Pretswell have been announced winners of this year’s Jesmond Photographic Competition. The theme for this year’s competition was a personal interpretation of “A Year in Jesmond” and more than 40 photographic entries were received. Organised by Jesmond Community Forum with support

Rodents oust student from her Jesmond flat

Rats in Jesmond have seen one student driven out of her home on Sanderson Road. Concerns about rats were raised by residents at last month’s South Jesmond ward meeting, with littering by students highlighted as one reason rodents find Jesmond so attractive. Experts say there

Newcastle students ‘trick or treating’ in Jesmond for homeless people

Students are taking to the streets of Jesmond this Halloween, but this year there is a charitable twist to their trick or treating. Rather than ask for the usual sugary treats, students will collect food donations to give to homeless people in the city. Organised

Not enough accountability in South Jesmond, say residents

South Jesmond residents have accused councillors of lacking a plan to tackle a range of perennial problems facing the ward. They have also complained about a lack of accountability following the decision to make ward meetings annual. The main concerns raised at last month’s South

Police release CCTV linked to Jesmond car theft

Police are still seeking thieves who stole a grey Skoda Fabia from a house in Highbury in Jesmond in September. Intruders entered the property on 22 September and stole the keys to the car which was later recovered on Chillingham Road in Heaton. Northumbria Police