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Investigation underway after alleged armed robbery at Jesmond KFC

News Rod Thompson - May 23, 2026

An investigation is underway into an alleged armed robbery at KFC in Jesmond at the weekend.

KFC lodges $3.6m plans for Jesmond site

News Olivia Arigho - April 8, 2026

KFC has lodged plans for a $3.6 million fast-food restaurant with drive-through at Jesmond, prompting concerns over traffic and flooding.

Heaton Street’s unsavoury makeover

News Jessica Monteiro - March 27, 2026

Illegal dumping sites like Jesmond’s Heaton Street have become a frequent problem in the area... but residents can make a difference.

Newcastle love triangle killer has 20-year jail sentence tossed

News AAP - October 11, 2025

A jury was wrong to convict a man for murdering a carpenter over a love triangle where both believed they were the father of a baby, an appeal court has found.

Teen learner charged over alleged driving offences in Newcastle

News Rod Thompson - March 11, 2025

A learner driver has had his licence suspended after being issued with five infringement notices in Jesmond on Tuesday morning.

Changed overnight traffic conditions slated for Newcastle Road at Jesmond

News Rod Thompson - March 1, 2025

Motorists can expect to face changed overnight traffic conditions on Newcastle Road, at the Jesmond interchange, this weekend.

Man caught with drugs, cash during vehicle search at Jesmond

News Rod Thompson - March 1, 2025

A 62-year-old man has been charged with several drug offences following a vehicle search in Newcastle on Friday night.

TfNSW crews ramp up road works in Hunter

News Rod Thompson - December 16, 2024

With Christmas just around the corner, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is ramping up road works in the Hunter this week.

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