Currently walking through Jesmond. I was recently told these roads were now horrendously congested but it’s 5pm rush hour and this is the scene. Pretty wonderful calm atmosphere

This was Jesmond this morning as Newcastle City Council ripped out the Low Traffic Neighbourhood bollards. As has been the case for the last year, local opinion very polarised. Intriguing to see what comes next.

Tyneside Mandolin Orchestra rocking St Hilda’s at Jesmond Community Festival. Can you be glum listening to a mandolin? I don’t think so…😊😀🙃 #Jesmond

Blue plaque at Jesmond Tennis Club for Muriel Robb, #Wimbledon ladies champion 1902

In this week of all weeks, a pleasure to be in Jesmond this morning for the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Jack London - an immigrant who was one of Britain’s first black athletes to win an Olympic medal

👏 We recently unveiled a commemorative plaque honouring Jack London, one of Britain's pioneering Black Olympians, at his former home in Jesmond. Let's continue to celebrate our local heritage and the inspiring figures who have shaped it. 🙌

Jesmond Park Academy headteacher Steve Campbell has spoken of his pride in the pupils and their results.

Course is looking good, wet leaves are a problem in many areas though so take care running or walking on them. There is one band of rain still to come through, forecast for around parkrun time I'm afraid. See you all soon. #JesmondDene #parkrun #dfyb

Jesmond Dene - Jim Edwards As we’re well into October, here’s an autumnal view of the waterfall down in the Dene. Limited edition prints (/145) are available. I’ll be in my studio today till 2pm if you wanted to purchase this or any other print. jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p250/Jes…

Clayton Road in Jesmond was home to one of Newcastle's many lost churches. This one was up there with the most stunning. Jesmond, given its affluent roots, was a very pious area. In fact, it feels like there's a church or synagogue down every corner. This was the second church

Just had my first experience of seeing a new Tyne and Wear Metro train up close while out in the wild. Hopefully not long now before you can actually get on board one.

National parking ban could hit millions of drivers through huge change to UK law chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/n…

Jesmond Air BnB hit by planning enforcement notice after undergoing “material change of use from residential dwelling house (class C3) to a property used for short term let (Sui Generis)”. Jesmond residents will be followin this one closely after what happened with HMOs.

Armstrong Bridge Jesmond Dene

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Jesmond, My oil painting

We’re investigating a potential story in the student area of Jesmond in Newcastle (where I grew up!) & would love to hear from anyone whose had a potential paranormal experience in Jesmond, either in the modern day or as far back as the 80s/90s - email me at [email protected]

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New restaurant plans emerge for once-popular Jesmond spot two years after sudden closure chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Tomorrow, Friday 9th May at 1pm, Music at the Library – Milne Glendinning Band, a singing-led trio £5 at the door.