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.
More than £26,000 was raised for a men’s charity, thanks in part to an event at Jesmond’s Holy Hobo, Alexandra Smith reports
Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club is looking to shake off both the effects of covid-19 and the image of exclusivity around it, says Nathaniel Cureton
The trial for Neuron e-scooters in Newcastle has been extended for a further 18 months, despite some objections from Jesmond residents, Jess Arnold reports
Acorn Road cafés say they are having to increase the prices of their food and drinks in response to increased costs.
St George’s Christmas Carol concert takes place on December 17. Zoe Huang speaks to the conductor behind it
More than two-thirds of people in Jesmond would not vote for this government at a general election, according to a straw poll conducted by JesmondLocal.
Jesmond shop owners are trying vigilante justice after frustration at Northumbria Police’s lack of response, Tom Jones reports
Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports
There are only two electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Jesmond even though Transport North East says 28,000 charging points will be needed across the region in the next 15 years.