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Jesmond’s elderly forced to wait for new flu jab

As we reach flu season, Jesmond pharmacists and doctor are worried about flu jab shortages – but are wary of speaking publicly, reports Andrew Paterson

Tenants praise council plans to tackle rogue landlords and rats in flats

Tenants renting houses and flats in Jesmond say they hope contentious proposals by Newcastle City Council will prevent landlords from letting out dirty, damaged and dangerous properties.

Licensing will lead to rent rise in Jesmond, warn landlords

A national body representing landlords claims rents will rise in areas like Jesmond if Newcastle City Council expands its licensing activities to landlords. It also says the scheme will fail to improve housing conditions.

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Election night summary

All six city council seat across both Jesmond wards were up for grabs in a rare all-out local election last week that saw 22 candidates battle for votes. Labour won all three seats in South Jesmond and two in North Jesmond, the third being taken

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Green Party Candidates

Ahead of the May 3rd local council elections, JesmondLocal politics reporters Ashleigh Smith and Thomas Goodall are conducting interviews with all the candidates in North and South Jesmond, to find out a little bit more about them and their policies. Because of the large number of candidates standing this year, these profiles

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Conservative Party Candidates

Ahead of the May 3rd local council elections, JesmondLocal politics reporters Ashleigh Smith and Thomas Goodall are conducting interviews with all the candidates in North and South Jesmond, to find out a little bit more about them and their policies. Because of the large number of candidates standing this year, the profiles

Vote Jesmond 2018 – Labour Party Candidates

Ahead of the May 3rd local council elections JesmondLocal politics reporters Ashleigh Smith and Thomas Goodall are conducting interviews with all the candidates in North and South Jesmond, to find out a little bit more about them and their policies. Because of the large number of candidates