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What did Jesmond student Bert do during Storm Bert?

A Jesmond resident called Bertie had the goal of reaching the Scottish Border on a bike during ‘his’ storm, Storm Bert.

Pub managers raise concerns about high levels of anti-social behaviour and glass theft

Stolen glasses – and the risk they end up broken on pavements, causing harm to residents – is exercising Jesmond pub owners, reports Elo Quitmann

How the US election result will impact these Americans living in Jesmond

American citizens living in Jesmond say the outcome of today’s United States election (5 November) between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will have a sigificant influence on important decisions they have to make. “If Trump is elected, I’ll probably choose to stay in the

Residents feel ‘on edge and unsafe’ after Jesmond burglaries

Residents say they feel ‘on edge and unsafe’ after burglaries at their Jesmond properties, Elo Quitmann reports

Tesco cheapest supermarket in Jesmond, despite pricey reputation

Tesco has been identified by JesmondLocal as the cheapest supermarket in Jesmond, despite a longstanding reputation as “the most expensive Tesco in the country”. We compared three major supermarkets: Tesco Express on Acorn Road, Sainsbury’s Local on Lonsdale Terrace and Little Waitrose on Osborne Road.

Jesmond students walk to Durham in memory of housemate

A close-knit group of Jesmond students has undertaken a heartfelt journey by walking from Osbornes in Jesmond to the Drunken Duck pub in Durham. This walk was in honour of their housemate and “best kind of friend”, Mornel “Nelly” Westfield, who passed away last year.