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Jesmond businesses welcome Autumn Statement extension of business rates

Jesmond businesses have reacted to the government’s Autumn Statement, reports Adam Perry

Mind charity introduces new ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser in Exhibition Park

The Tyneside and Northumberland branch of the Mind charity will host the first ‘Mental Elf’ fundraiser for the North East, Ellie Thomson reports

Eco-fashion festival aims to combat fast fashion

Jesmond based students involved with the Young People’s Forum, supported by staff at the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, will host an eco-fashion festival this weekend involving clothing swaps and upcycling.

Brandling Park bowling green building pauses rental viewings due to high interest

Viewings of Brandling Park bowling club pavilions have been paused due to high interest, Adam Perry reports

‘It’s a really good thing to do’: Royal Grammar School gives qualified welcome to Sunak’s maths idea

The deputy head of a local school has supported Rishi Sunak’s drive to promote maths, Emma Davies reports

Ukrainians thank hosts and council for support at Jesmond event

Ukrainian refugees and their local hosts have expressed gratitude for support received from Newcastle City Council at an event held at Jesmond United Reform Church.

Former Jesmond school pupil wins award for her work as a GP

A former Newcastle High School for Girls (NHSG) student who is now a GP and writes a weekly health page for the Mail on Sunday as well as appearing regularly on programmes such as BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Channel 5 News and Jeremy Vine on Channel 5, has received an Alumna of the Year award from the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), plus £500 to donate to charity.