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Dene tree works criticised for being unsafe

Tree clearance work by Urban Green has been defended after a local woman claimed she was injured by a felled tree while walking her dog in Jesmond Dene

‘Unlike any other train in the world – for the locals, designed by the locals’ – Nexus opens up about the new Metro fleet

The first of the new Metro fleet is set to arrive in Newcastle next week, with many improvements on the current fleet. Huw Lewis discusses the key changes coming to the North East.

Man to appear in court after Jesmond Christmas burglary spree

A man is appearing in court today charged with several Christmas burglaries of Jesmond businesses, Tom Jones writes

‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea

The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports

Green Party member says government’s new insulation scheme is not enough

Tony Waterston has said the government’s planned action is not enough, Joel Bland reports

Ukrainians thank hosts and council for support at Jesmond event

Ukrainian refugees and their local hosts have expressed gratitude for support received from Newcastle City Council at an event held at Jesmond United Reform Church.

Jesmond business wins big in Newcastle small business awards

Fern Avenue Antique Centre has won an award for ‘Best Small Retail Business’ in Newcaste City Council’s Small Business People’s Choice Awards, which take into account votes from the general public.

Former Jesmond school pupil wins award for her work as a GP

A former Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) student who is now a GP and writes a weekly health page for the Mail on Sunday as well as appearing regularly on programmes such as BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 5 News and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, has received an Alumna of the Year award from the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), plus £500 to donate to charity.