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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…

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…

ChronicleLive Meet the Jesmond gardener who could be killed by just one wasp stingChronicleLiveThe 62 year old, from Jesmond, suffered from a massive allergic reaction when he was stung on the arm after stepping on a wasp nest while working in his garden. He said: “At first I didn’t think anything of it. It hurt…

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…

ChronicleLive See the 1200-strong teapot collection put up for sale – by coffee drinkersChronicleLiveThe teapots in the auction date from 1730 up to a 20th Century group of novelty items modelled in the shapes of a cat, fish, cockerel, monkey, Santa and a 1930s football pattern. The sale also includes a teapot by the Newcastle…

ChronicleLive Eating out review: Why there are always queues at Francesca’sChronicleLiveOpening times from Monday to Saturday lunchtime 12 noon to 2.30pm and in the evening from 5pm until 9.30pm. Francesca’s has been open in Jesmond for as long as I can remember. And so on a Saturday night the Upex clan arrived for a treat…

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…

Forest Hall YPC come from four down to win in extra timeNews GuardianWest Jesmond breezed past Monkseaton FC A 4-0, with their scorers being Kester Young, Stephen Callaghan, Stuart Davidson and Ed Shanks. Newbiggin Hall beat their friends and rivals Newbiggin Hall Vettic 3-0, with goals from Gary Winter, Liam Walton … Source: Jesmond Student…

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

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:…