The Journal - April 25, 2025

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April 25, 2025

An 'unforgettable figure' in politics

GATESHEAD Council alderman, councillor and former mayor Peter Mole has died aged 83.

1 min

Man took his own life a day after his arrest

A man took his own life at Chester-le-Street station a day after he had been arrested, an inquest has heard.

1 min

'The most terrifying moment that I've ever seen on stage or screen'

I'M a fan of spooky theatre. I first saw The Woman in Black as a student and have been hooked to ghost stories played out on stage in an atmosphere where you can hear a pin drop ever since.

3 mins

Man hurt in house fire

A NORTHUMBERLAND property was damaged by a fire.

1 min

Hundreds seek details on partners

CONCERNS about potential partners in Gateshead has led to hundreds of requests for information under Clare's Law.

1 min

John and team on their bikes for huge challenge

An armed forces veteran and ex-firefighter is taking on a mammoth 650-mile bike ride despite not being able to walk.

3 mins

Bikers tried to steal bag from woman

AN attempted robbery in Newcastle city centre is being investigated by police.

1 min

Appeal after woman loses fight for life after crash

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman died after a collision in Northumberland.

1 min

Door fault forces new Metros off the tracks

ALL of the Tyne and Wear Metro's new trains have been pulled from service.

3 mins

Piping up a new attraction at this year's 'big show'

THE Northumberland County Show has announced its return with its first ever Northumbrian piping competition and marquee.

1 min

Former car museum to become flats

A CLOSED classic car museum in Newcastle is set to be turned into housing.

1 min

Man jailed for waving a knife in town centre

A NEWCASTLE man has been jailed after he brandished a knife at a group of men in a busy town centre.

1 min

Kashmir horror stokes tensions

TENSIONS between rivals India and Pakistan were high on Thursday as New Delhi mounted a diplomatic offensive against Islamabad, blaming it for a deadly attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in disputed Kashmir.

1 min

Trump anger at attack

RUSSIA attacked Kyiv with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July and just as peace efforts are coming to a head.

1 min

Shoplifting hits record high level

THE number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales in a year has passed half a million for the first time, figures show.

1 min

UK's push for clean power is 'about security'

ENERGY Secretary Ed Miliband has told global energy ministers and company bosses that the UK’s clean power push is about security as much as fighting climate change.

2 mins

PRICE ROQS BUT SPACE CRAMPS YOUR STYLE

SMALL people in your life? Chances are stress levels are already pretty high. Dealing with potty training-induced emergency stops, screaming infants and your 150th round of I spy can be a little taxing for the most patient of parents so, do you need to throw an electric car into the mix?

3 mins

Tech company reveals solid results and hopes for future

DRINKS and vending data specialist Vianet has described a “solid” set of results in which it has edged up gross margin and Ebitda.

1 min

Tariffs turmoil is giving pill-maker a headache

PHARMACEUTICAL firm Shield Therapeutics has admitted that US tariffs spell risks and uncertainties for its business.

2 mins

MPs support proposed small banks failure law

A PROPOSED law to give the Bank of England (BoE) a new tool to manage the failure of smaller banks has been supported by MPs.

1 min

Setting sail for careers day event

SHIPPING companies from around the world will be come to Tyneside this weekend as part of an education and careers day at South Shields Marine School

1 min

Consumer confidence hit by bills

CONSUMER confidence has seen a sharp drop as households grapple with across-the-board bill hikes and face new warnings of rising inflation.

1 min

Electronics firm invests to boost its production

ELECTRONICS manufacturer Arian EMS has invested almost £500,000 in new equipment it says will significantly ramp up its capabilities.

2 mins

Filtronic lands new satellite-earth communications contract

RADIO frequency (RF) and microwave tech innovator Filtronic has secured a new contract to supply a European Space Agency (ESA) initiative. The County Durham firm will provide feeder link technology as part of the joint “direct-to-device” (D2D) project with global communications firm Viasat.

1 min

Expanding law practice moves into bigger base

NORTH East law firm Cooklaw Solicitors has expanded into new premises at Sunderland Enterprise Park.

1 min

Brightsolid future for IT firm Synergi after sale

TYNESIDE IT company Synergi has been sold to managed services provider Brightsolid, part of the DC Thomson group, in an undisclosed deal.

2 mins

Recruitment firms closing at fastest rate in past 15 years

RECRUITMENT agencies are closing at the quickest pace in a decade and a half, as firms abandon hiring plans due to increasing taxes and global economic instability.

1 min

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow in Turkey

My husband went to Turkey for work over the Easter holidays.

2 mins

Waiting for the white smoke on my column ideas

HERE we are, column number three hundred and forty six on your hymn sheets. This column (or rather its predecessors) stretch back to March 2020 a time when I still had my own two natural knees.

2 mins

Teal's charge takes next step to mile success

Dancing Gemini could follow in the footsteps of Charyn and continue on the path to the top of the mile division when he bids to follow up his early-season Doncaster success in the bet365 Mile at Sandown.

2 mins

Nigel Benn defends son of his arch-rival

NIGEL Benn leapt to the defence of Chris Eubank Jr after Eubank Sr labelled his son a “disgrace” following his February egg slap on Benn’s own son Conor.

1 min

Freddie: I wished I'd died in horror crash

ANDREW Flintoff has relived the horror of his life-changing car crash, admitting his lowest moments left him thinking, “I wish I'd died”.

2 mins

South African signs as Durham boost bowling ranks

DURHAM Cricket have signed South African fast bowler Codi Yusuf for the Rothesay County Championship.

2 mins

Star duo crucial to season finale

MARC STEUTEL wants more from his men of the moment as Trey Pulliam and Christian James continue to perfect what could be the ultimate postseason partnership.

2 mins

Uncertainty over Le Fee a 'big problem'

THE uncertainty surrounding Enzo Le Fee's future could present “a big problem” for AS Roma according to reports in Italy.

1 min

U18 coach hails 'application and performance' after 'mad' win

SUNDERLAND U18 lead coach Jordan Moore praised the “application and performance” of his side following Wednesday's “mad” 7-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers.

1 min

Mayenda to miss clash with Oxford after head injury

ELIEZER Mayenda will not be available for Sunderland's visit to Oxford United tomorrow, due to the head injury he suffered against Blackburn.

2 mins

Man United sign up for first women's World Sevens event

MANCHESTER United Women will take part in the inaugural World Sevens Football (W7F) series event in Portugal next month, organisers have confirmed.

1 min

Vardy to leave Foxes - but no plans to retire

JAMIE VARDY has announced he will be leaving Leicester at the end of the season as the club paid tribute to its “greatest-ever player”.

2 mins

United could face five-way fight for Man City forward McAtee

NEWCASTLE could face a five-way battle to sign Manchester City forward James McAtee this summer with Premier League rivals set to make a move for the exciting talent.

1 min

Howe's quick return the perfect tonic for Magpies

EDDIE Howe had given notice. \"I look forward to being back as soon as possible,\" the Newcastle United boss signed off a short statement last week. Sure enough, just nine days later, Howe parked up at the training ground.

2 mins

QPR boss backs Toon loanee despite 'strop'

HARRISON Ashby's Queen Park Rangers stint is nearing its end but a recent, frustrated, outburst won't derail the end of his spell in the Championship, according to manager Marti Cifuentes.

1 min

Ipswich 'in a really difficult spot in terms of availability'

IPSWICH boss Kieran McKenna admits his depleted side are \"in a really difficult spot\" as they prepare to head to Newcastle, where relegation from the Premier League could be confirmed.

2 mins