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Jesmond’s disabled residents raise concerns about state of Jesmond’s roads

Getting about Jesmond can be a challenge for those with disabilities, as Eliska Janska reports

Universities should be more responsible for parking, residents claim

Jesmond residents have told JesmondLocal universities should take more responsibility over the lack of parking in the Lindisfarne Road area, as they claim most of the problems are caused by students. JesmondLocal spoke to locals who complained about student vehicles parked in their streets, the majority

Mandolin orchestra follows-up Metro performance with Christmas concert

Jesmond residents can look forward to a seasonal treat as the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra hosts a lunchtime concert of folk, jazz and festive tunes at St. Hilda’s Church on Monday 16 December. Based in Jesmond, the Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra regularly performs at local venues. Founded 10

What did Jesmond student Bert do during Storm Bert?

A Jesmond resident called Bertie had the goal of reaching the Scottish Border on a bike during ‘his’ storm, Storm Bert.

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