Halloween a hit in the Dene
Kids enjoy the atmosphere at Jesmond’s famous wooded valley, with pumpkin carving and ghost stories, writes Amy Bolton.
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Church High pupils learn traditional dance
Sword and clog dancing among the activities in school workshop, reports Alice Madgwick
New artisan shop launches in Jesmond
Recently opened MADE in Jesmond sells recycled products made by local craftspeople, Laura Nicholson writes
Jesmond children to perform in half-term play
Local youngsters will spend a week preparing, before treading the boards for the public, reports Henrietta Painter
Retailers resist changes
Proposals for making Acorn Road more “community-friendly” would damage trade, say local shops. Video interviews by Nelly Stavropoulou and Sophie Bauckham
The Great Dene Run
Ahead of this weekend’s Great North Run, watch our short film on why Jesmond Dene is so popular with runners
Clergy on the run
St George’s Church runners raising money this weekend for broad range of charities
Swans to nest in Jesmond
Exhibition Park trust adds floating islands to lake, thanks to volunteer efforts
Heaps wins Aquathlon again
Victor completes run and Jesmond and Fenham swims in under 40 minutes
England cricketers pad up in Jesmond
Paralympics-marking match rearranged for Osborne Avenue ground tomorrow