Concerns surrounding women’s safety in public spaces continue to dominate national debate, with a survey from the Office for National Statistics finding that half of women feel unsafe walking alone after dark. YouGov has also surveyed the population to find how unsafe British women feel
A damaged Jesmond Metro platform is set to remain closed until the middle of January.
In Jesmond, busy streets and narrow school drop-off zones are making cycling increasingly hazardous. Yet the very programme designed to teach children to cycle safely is in sharp decline across Newcastle. Bikeability is a national scheme created to give children the skills and confidence to
A new walking advent calendar featuring 24 festive window displays has launched across Jesmond, with organisers aiming to boost community spirit and support local businesses throughout December. Organisers reveal a different decorated window each day and update the online map to help residents follow the
Residents in Jesmond say repeated delays and unclear guidance around the Tankerville Terrace footbridge have left them confused, frustrated, and worried about safety, as Newcastle City Council has confirmed permanent repair work will only begin today – November 24th. The bridge, which links Norham Place
A popular Jesmond footbridge is closed with delays expected as safety repairs are set to begin…
Jesmond’s bus services face uncertainty after the government raised the price cap on single journeys this month (January 2025) from £2 to £3. While the move forms part of a £1 billion national investment in public transport, some residents in Jesmond fear it could mark
Getting about Jesmond can be a challenge for those with disabilities, as Eliska Janska reports
Jesmond residents have told JesmondLocal universities should take more responsibility over the lack of parking in the Lindisfarne Road area, as they claim most of the problems are caused by students. JesmondLocal spoke to locals who complained about student vehicles parked in their streets, the majority
The lack of parking spaces by schools in Jesmond makes children and parents feel “stressful”, parents of pupils at local schools, reports Eliska Janska