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Jesmond life side by side: Are students good for the area, and do they really get on with locals? – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive Jesmond life side by side: Are students good for the area, and do they really get on with locals?ChronicleLiveAs some Jesmond residents brace themselves for the new influx of university students, others embrace them as a much-needed boost to local business. The upmarket suburb of Newcastle has been home to a steadily-growing student population…

How Newcastle's Central Motorway was made – and the story of two-thirds that were never built – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive How Newcastle’s Central Motorway was made – and the story of two-thirds that were never builtChronicleLiveIn Newcastle, the answer was the Central Motorway. Prof Tewdwr-Jones said: “It was over-engineered. There was a question at the time – does it need to be that big? Around Jesmond it is double-decked. “But the planners were not…

Come up with a cartoon caption to win afternoon tea at one of two North East institutions – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive Come up with a cartoon caption to win afternoon tea at one of two North East institutionsChronicleLiveJesmond Dene House is celebrating a special landmark, having served more than 110,000 afternoon teas in 11 years. The traditional afternoon ‘snack’ of finger sandwiches, scones and cream, plus miniature cakes served on a tiered plate stand, is…

How to explore Newcastle and Gateshead at night while helping Maggie's Cancer Centre – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive How to explore Newcastle and Gateshead at night while helping Maggie’s Cancer CentreChronicleLiveThe crawl starts at the Maggie’s centre in the grounds of the Freeman Hospital before heading to the waterfalls in Jesmond Dene. The group will then enjoy live jazz and homemade ice-cream at The Biscuit Factory, go to a mini masquerade party…

Children's clothing retailer in Newcastle expands into home interiors – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive Children’s clothing retailer in Newcastle expands into home interiorsChronicleLiveRuth Lopardo set up loveitloveitloveit.co.uk six years ago, her online range of ethical and funky clothes for children inspired by bright colours. Now the founder is expanding and launching her first home interiors collection, two years after moving … Source: Jesmond Student News

Take a look around brand new £11m Jesmond campus at Newcastle High School for Girls – ChronicleLive

ChronicleLive Take a look around brand new £11m Jesmond campus at Newcastle High School for GirlsChronicleLiveThe Jesmond school was formed in 2014 when two neighbouring schools — Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School — merged. Last year, lessons were based in the Central High School classrooms, while the Victorian buildings … Source:…