JESMONDLOCAL

JRA builds on “success” of Christmas Lights switch-on with new Maker’s Market

Jesmond Resident’s Association, delighted by the “success” of Jesmond’s Christmas and have a new “exciting project”. reported by Maddie Queen.

Jesmond’s disabled residents raise concerns about state of Jesmond’s roads

Getting about Jesmond can be a challenge for those with disabilities, as Eliska Janska reports

Universities should be more responsible for parking, residents claim

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

Jesmond’s latest defibrillator a “valuable addition”

Rehill’s of Jesmond speak out all positivities around the new defibrillator installed on their building in Jesmond. Reports Maddie Queen.

Student communites like Jesmond “at risk” because of universities financial crisis

The financial pressures on universities could negatively impact communities with high student populations like Jesmond, a Newcastle University academic has warned. “We have seen far fewer international students coming into the UK,” Nick Rush-Cooper, the degree programme director for Digital Cultures and Media at Newcastle

Jesmond Joggers limbering up for a busy festive season

Jesmond Joggers run club is an inclusive space which is focused on giving back to the community. Anna Hynes reports.

Jesmond Library plans collaboration with universities to assure future

Trustees and members of Jesmond Library gathered to hear the newly appointed chairman Peter Breakey’s thoughts on the library’s future and ideas to help bring new life into the building last month. Focusing on a connection between Newcastle’s universities and the library itself, Breakey outlined