“If all people in England could sign, then deaf people wouldn’t be disabled. It’s not a mental disability, it’s not a physical disability, it’s just a lack of communication.” For a split second, ...

The head of sport at a Jesmond school says she would be open to rule changes that would make rugby safer for under-18s. Concern about concussions and head injuries in rugby has led in recent weeks to ...

Jesmond’s bus services face uncertainty after the government raised the price cap on single journeys this month (January 2025) from £2 to £3. While the move forms part of a £1 billion national ...

One month after the Haldane Terrace bridge closure to motorists was made permanent, opinion in Jesmond remains divided on whether the move is a positive one for the community. (Photo: Rachel Murphy) ...

Jesmond residents have taken stock of how the Ouseburn coped with high rainfall earlier this month. In early February, the roaring Ouseburn River impressed Jesmond Dene’s visitors. The river’s water ...

Despite it being half past three on a Friday afternoon, the Nexus office, based near St James’ Park, is still a hive of activity. Customer Services Director Huw Lewis welcomes me to his office, where ...

No fees, no forms, no prizes, no picnic tea. This year’s Toffee Apple Ted Trail – re-arranged by Jesmond Community Orchard and Jesmond Library for the last week of October – was certainly different ...

The closure of Haldane Bridge to motor vehicles has been hailed a success by a local cycling and pedestrian campaign group which wants to make Jesmond a “low-traffic neighbourhood”. According to SPACE ...

Every year, the people of Jesmond come together for the Jesmond Community Festival, showcasing the talents and hidden treasures of the suburb. Organised by Jesmond Community Forum, the month-long ...

Jesmond students Frankie Eldred, Lucy Clarkson, Rebecca Trafford, Katie Lynn, Kelly MacDonald and Megan Forster have been named the March winners of a competition to find the household that has gone ...

Northumbria and Newcastle universities say they have received “a number of complaints” from local residents regarding noise and antisocial behaviour in the community and have warned students not to ...

Jesmond residents have spoken about their experiences with break-ins after Northumbria police began an investigation into an attempted burglary on Jesmond Dene Road in September. Open window in ...