The Journal - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

Library revamp to start in summer

NORTH Tyneside Council's ruling Labour group states it remains committed to re-vamping Tynemouth Library with works due to start this summer - but Tory opposition remains sceptical.

1 min

Easter fun for runners who love an adventure

RUNNERS of all ages gathered in County Durham on Easter Monday to take part one of three running events.

1 min

Nissan chief's warning to MPs

A SENIOR Nissan boss has warned that the UK is “not a competitive place to be building cars”.

2 mins

Plans for new education centre have green light

PLANS for a higher-level education facility in Blyth focusing on the clean energy sector have been given the go-ahead.

1 min

Tourists shot at in Kashmir

MULTIPLE deaths are feared after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir yesterday, officials have said, with police calling it a “terror attack” and blaming militants fighting against Indian rule.

1 min

Judgment on gender welcomed

A WOMAN is an “adult female”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment on the gender issue.

1 min

Scientists uncover evidence of Arabian desert's greener past

INVESTIGATIONS led by Tyneside scientists has revealed that one of the most notable desert areas on Earth enjoyed periods of green, humid weather.

1 min

New training will help police in their fight against stalking

NEW training is helping police and other organisations in their fight against the stalkers that ruin victims’ lives.

2 mins

Shield signs licence deal to expand into Japan

NORTH East pharmaceutical firm Shield Therapeutics has signed a deal which will see it break into Japan - the third biggest market in the world.

1 min

Venue brings the curtain down due to rising costs

A POPULAR Newcastle 1920s entertainment venue is set to close after 10 years of trading as rising costs take their toll on the firm's finances.

3 mins

Academics' key role in solar tech development

TWO Newcastle University academics have played central roles in developing a new material that dramatically improves the efficiency and durability of solar technology.

1 min

Companies join forces 'to build on our successes'

DURHAM lighting manufacturer has snapped up a North Yorkshire business in moves to expand both companies' market share.

2 mins

Wages decline at small firms amid national insurance hike

RECENT analysis indicates that wages for staff at SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) diminished towards the end of March, as these businesses struggled with the ramifications of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ national insurance tax increases.

1 min

THE REAL DAD'S ARMY

AS VE DAY ANNIVERSARY APPROACHES, SUSAN LEE LOOKS AT THE HEROES OF THE HOME FRONT

1 min

No perfect solutions

THE UK has long done battle with itself on how to source our energy.

1 min

CHANNEL HOP

DESPITE Brexit's best efforts, France continues to be one of our favourite holiday destinations.

2 mins

Time to make the switch to play-off mode, says Cats boss

SUNDERLAND could be boosted by the return of three key players ahead of the Championship play-offs.

2 mins

Proud Durham to make history at the Riverside

DURHAM Cricket will make history today when the club take on Essex in its first game as a professional women’s side, with the first ball to be bowled at 10.30am at Banks Homes Riverside.

1 min

'It sends a signal to the established elite'

NEWCASTLE United players and staff have been watching on like the rest of us.

3 mins

Spanish starlet not swayed by Toon interest

MALAGA insist young gun Antonio Cordero is “100%” focused on the end of the campaign despite lingering speculation over a move to Newcastle United.

2 mins

United cash boost for national team appearances

NEWCASTLE United have received nearly £1.5m from UEFA for releasing players for national team competitions.

1 min

We've got to believe how good we are

TEENAGER Chris Rigg believes Sunderland will bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light, insisting the squad remains focused and confident heading into the play-offs.