Students struggling mentally as they’re forced to work extra hours to pay £8,000 energy bills
Eyewatering energy bills are hitting Jesmond residents right as a cold snap occurs, Joel Bland reports
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Few EV charging points in Jesmond as north east councils struggle to reach target
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.
Jesmond garages offer money-saving tips as they’re forced to increase prices
Tackling the cost of living requires tackling one of your biggest expenses. Joel Bland reports from Jesmond’s garages
Labour secures seats across both Jesmond wards
It was a clean sweep for Labour – though with a reduced margin in the increasingly tight North Jesmond seat, Alice Nicholson reports
Traffic, rats and police helplines the hot topics at election hustings
Jesmond Library was filled with discussion and debate last night on a range of issues – from traffic and the environment to safety and community relations – as candidates appealed to local residents for their votes in this Thursday’s (May 5th 2022) election. JesmondLocal’s traditional
Meet Shehla Naqvi: Green Party candidate for North Jesmond
Shehla Naqvi describes herself as a community activist who has developed and led services to tackle health and social inequalities in areas of multiple deprivations. She is a founding member of the Angelou Centre, a trained psychotherapist, and a director of people and culture for
Meet Stella Postlethwaite: Labour candidate for North Jesmond
A North Jesmond councillor for the last six years, Stella Postlethwaite is currently studying part-time at Northumbria University, having already completed a masters degree in chemistry at Durham University. We asked her to tell us a little bit more about herself, what she thinks needs
Meet Joshua Clark: Conservative candidate for South Jesmond
After living 16 years in Blyth, then Whitley Bay, 21-year old Joshua Clark now lives in Newcastle where he is in his third year of studying politics and international relations at Northumbria University. He has also worked in the hospitality industry across the city while
Meet Philip Browne: Liberal Democrat candidate for North Jesmond
Originally from Ireland, North Jesmond Liberal Democrat Party candidate Philip Browne moved to the north east with his wife to raise their two daughters. He works as an executive career coach and says he enjoys walking dogs and volunteering to train and board guide dogs.
Meet Dom Eiben: Reform UK candidate for North Jesmond
Dom Eiben is a local parent with a seven-year-old son and spends much of his weekends at soft plays and adventure parks, he says. Born in Australia, he came to England nearly 17 years ago and works as a finance manager. And despite being an