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Police release images of men who could help with theft enquiry

Louis Miller reports on a police appeal to identify two men who could help with enquiries around a theft

Young ex-offenders brighten up Sandyford’s Benton House

The appearance of a local building that is home to community mental health services has enjoyed a trim and tidy up, thanks to a team from the Skill Mill, a social enterprise that provides employment for young ex–offenders in watercourse and horticulture services.

Northumbria Police increase patrols this Halloween

Louis Miller reports on the increased police presence you’ll see on Jesmond’s streets this Halloween

Armed police called to scene of alleged armed robbery in Jesmond

A man was arrested but subsequently released as investigations continue into the alleged armed robbery, York Atkinson reports

Newcastle is number one anti-social student hotspot

Newcastle University has handed out the highest number of sanctions to its students for anti-social behaviour, data published today in The Sunday Times show

Police seek information after Jesmond cars vandalised

Morgan Ayre speaks exclusively to one resident who chased a car vandal away from the scene of the crime

Students’ union candidates reveal Jesmond manifestos

The polls are now open for the next president of Newcastle University’s Students’ Union, so JesmondLocal sent Rosemary Macklam and James Vesty to find out what the candidates would do to improve student-resident relations in Jesmond

Devonshire Place records most anti-social behaviour complaints

Devonshire Place topped the list for anti-social behaviour complaints between the new intake of students and the end of the calendar year, reports James Vesty

Police request information after sexual assault by taxi driver in Jesmond

Northumbria Police are asking for information following a sexual assault in Jesmond last month. Between the hours of 3am and 4am on February 19th, a woman was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver on Orchard Place in Jesmond, Newcastle. The woman was touched inappropriately by