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Controversial Haldane Bridge decision rumbles on

All sides are unhappy with delay on a decision about the future of Haldane Bridge, Daniel Wales and Azu Mugnier report

Jesmond Conservatives confirm candidates for May election

The Conservatives’ two Jesmond candidates have been announced for May’s local elections, Daniel Wales reports

XR encourages residents to take part in fight against Climate Crisis

Azu Mugnier speaks to Jesmond-based Extinction Rebellion member Chris Riches

Newcastle Cricket Club scores big £6,000 for Covid recovery fund

JesmondLocal speaks to Newcastle Cricket Club following them reaching their £6,000 crowdfunding goal for their COVID recovery fund

Dot Bagels to open on Jesmond’s Acorn Road on April 1st

Dot Bagels, the popular bagel shop that opened on Heaton’s Chillingham Road just six months ago, is about to open an outlet in Jesmond, in the unit on Acorn Road that was home to a hardware store for more than 100 years.

Where did all the public bins in Jesmond go?

Lockdown restrictions have encouraged more people to enjoy public outdoor spaces, such as our parks. But a common question being asked by people enjoying the fresh air in places like Jesmond Dene is: Where did all the litter bins go? And why are the remaining bins always so full?

Student group organises litter pick for food banks used by international students

International students in Jesmond and elsewhere rely on hospitality jobs to make ends meet – which covid has put paid to. Local students are raising money through charity litter picks to support food banks that feed them

Party-goers unapologetic for Town Moor Covid breach

JesmondLocal speaks to those who visited Cow Hill on the Town Moor

Jesmond resident on mission to save world

It isn’t discussed as much as it was in the Cold War era, but the possibility of nuclear war remains a very real and daunting prospect, according to Elizabeth Waterston, a retired GP who lives in Jesmond.

Anti-lockdown leaflet encourages return to”old normal”

High West Jesmond residents have expressed concern after receiving anti-lockdown leaflets through their letterboxes. The leaflets claim that “lockdowns cost lives but have not stopped Covid,” and urge people to ignore lockdown rules and “go back to the old normal”