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Littered face masks cause concern in Jesmond

Rachel Wang went along Osborne Road and Clayton Road, and discovered 22 discarded masks on the pavement

Show goes on for improv comedy school despite lockdown

Lockdown restrictions have presented some silver linings to the comedy industry. Lilla Marshall speaks to Bev Fox about how Newcastle’s School of Improv have adapted.

How one Jesmond parent home-schooled a child with dyslexia and ADHD

The Covid-19 pandemic forced UK schools to close their doors to most children in March. Like many parents across the country, Jesmond resident Nichola Parody home-schooled her three children. However, Nichola’s daughter Heidi is diagnosed as having dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). JesmondLocal asked Nichola how she handled that particular challenge. Hi

How have Jesmond care homes been coping with Covid-19?

Community reporter Loujane contacted a number of care homes to find out how they were managing with Covid-19 following reports that care homes were most affected by coronavirus.

Jesmond Library gets a ‘smart’ heating update

A smart heating device called Thermionix is to be be installed in Jesmond Library as part of a government-funded test project. Designed and developed by Sunderland based company BMSHome Limited, the “internet of things” (IOT) technology will automatically control the library’s heating system, eliminating the

Jesmond Library starts click-and-collect service

Loujane Alasi spoke to Chris Clarke from Friends of Jesmond Library to find out more about the new click and collect service

Come Dine With Me seeking couples for casting

The coronavirus is causing problems, but Come Dine With Me will continue, reports Greg Rosenvinge

Local café and butcher’s start delivery services in Jesmond

Café 1901 and butcher shop Ibbitson’s have begun offering free delivery services to customers in Jesmond during the current period of lockdown. Café 1901 is offering a next-day delivery service on groceries, including fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, dairy, eggs and milk. It is also offering a