West Jesmond Primary school wins St. Hilda’s Christmas Tree Festival
West Jesmond Primary school was the overall winner of St. Hilda’s Christmas tree festival on the 2nd of December, with their tree ‘The Egg-cellent Christmas Tree’.
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St George’s Church reveals plans to develop new community hub
The warden at St George’s Church has explained to JesmondLocal the institution’s plans to build a new community hub, reports Manon Sanchez
Labour Councillor joins criticism of benefit strategy following Autumn statement
Critics have accused the increase to universal credit of failing to address the soaring cost of living, Hannah Gul-Khan reports
Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates
Jesmond businesses have reacted to the government’s Autumn Statement, reports Adam Perry
Mind charity introduces new ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser in Exhibition Park
The Tyneside and Northumberland branch of the Mind charity will host the first ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser for the North East, Ellie Thomson reports
Royal Grammar School students celebrate success in nationwide maths and English challenge
Royal Grammar School pupils received a pleasant surprise – certificates for their adeptness at learning, reports Olivia Courtney-Ashton
Eco-fashion festival aims to combat fast fashion
Jesmond based students involved with the Young People’s Forum, supported by staff at the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, will host an eco-fashion festival this weekend involving clothing swaps and upcycling.
Newcastle sports team raises more than £2,000 for teammate who died in tragic accident
A local rugby team raise over £2,000 to help make the roads safer, reports Robyn Booth
Exclusive: HMO application for 118 Manor House Road withdrawn
The controversial HMO application for residential property in North Jesmond has been withdrawn, reports Rhys James
Callum Wilson’s NUFC shirt donation helps Mind shop raise £1,500 in donations
The Mind charity shop in Jesmond has raised £1,500 in their recent charity raffle, with the winner receiving a Newcastle United football shirt signed by Callum Wilson.