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Passengers board train at West Jesmond Metro station

Number of Metro fines at Jesmond stations drops in 2023

More than 1,000 people received fines for travelling without a ticket at Jesmond and West Jesmond Metro stations in 2023, Jack Evans reports

Security guard speaks out as Jesmond hit by more than 40 shoplifting offences this summer

Jesmond has seen an increase in incidents of shoplifting this summer, particularly around the Acorn Road and West Jesmond areas, Jack Evans reports

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

Bell’s Yard playground plans to be revealed

Bell’s Yard Regeneration Group will present its proposals for the popular playground at Jesmond Library tomorrow (15th November) after consulting with local children who took part in a recent play event

Jesmond Legion hosts classic and custom bike show

The streets of Jesmond hummed with the sound of vintage motorbikes this weekend, thanks to the Royal British Legion Riders Branch (RBLRB) which ran a classic and custom bike show at the Royal British Legion Club in West Jesmond Terrace, to raise funds for the Legion’s poppy appeal.

It’s a “Dark Christmas” tonight at the Royal British Legion

Time travel, mystery, romance, music, comedy, drama – and free mulled wine – are the ingredients for this evening’s performance of Dark Christmas at the Royal British Legion in West Jesmond.