JESMONDLOCAL

West Jesmond Metro refurb to begin in June

Nexus head of communications confirms new ticket machines and barriers to JesmondLocal reporter Bob Cooper

Comment editor Sam Wood argues for a change in the government’s approach to drug laws

Jesmond milliner serves cast of Geordie Finishing School for Girls, report Linda Guma and Kerstin Vogel

Newcastle University students come up with sweet idea to collaborate with Karin’s Kandy, reports Alexandra Carr

Vehicle vandalism spreads in a fortnight of misery for owners, reports David Harrison

Jesmond Methodist Church seeking illustrations of community life, report Maria Loupa and Nelly Stavropoulou

Politics reporter Bob Cooper locks horns with our comment editor, Sam Wood, on whether new policy will harm neighbourhoods like Jesmond

Owner keen to open more branches outside Jesmond, reports Alexandra Carr

Residents object to proposals by Fenham developer on grounds of parking, noise and aesthetics, reports Nathan Buck

Council considering revised plans, after rejecting development in November, reports Bob Cooper