The Journal - April 28, 2025
The Journal - April 28, 2025
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In this issue
April 28, 2025
Overdue invoices soar past 500,000
NORTH East businesses had to tackle more than half a million overdue invoices at the start of this year, new figures show.
1 min
University staff to walk out again in job cuts row
STRIKE action among academics at Newcastle University is set to begin again today amid fears of job cuts.
1 min
Man injured after being struck by bus
A MAN in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a bus when crossing the road in Sunderland.
1 min
Turtle surprise at visitor seen sunbathing in park
A NORTH Tynesider photographer has shared his surprise at spotting two turtles in his local park.
1 min
Tyne ferry crossings suspended for four days
TYNE crossing ferry services are to be suspended for four days as both the vessels in use undergo essential maintenance.
1 min
More councillors taken to court over tax arrears
THREE more North East councillors were summonsed to court due to unpaid council tax bills since 2022.
2 mins
Artist's work reflects his triumph over adversity
AN artist who has overcome adversity posed by serious health setbacks is staging an exhibition on landscapes he loves.
1 min
Prolific thief given chance to change
A renowned thief with an astonishing 315 offences on her record has been given yet another chance to change.
1 min
Mum struck post office colleague 'multiple times'
A MUM repeatedly punched one of her post office colleagues in a busy Northumberland pub.
1 min
Direct trains to Brighton planned
NORTH East train passengers could be travelling to Brighton on direct services from December next year, if proposals are successful.
1 min
Passengers' dismay at latest blow to new Metro trains rollout
NEWS that all of the Tyne and Wear Metro's new trains have been taken out of service has been labelled \"very disappointing\" for passengers, as more details emerge of the problem which has been discovered.
3 mins
Annexe opens to meet demand for cancer care
A CANCER care centre at a Newcastle hospital has opened a new annexe which will give them more space to support people living with cancer from across the North East.
1 min
MP fears impact of gender ruling
NORTH East MP has told Parliament that the Supreme Court ruling on gender is a “step backwards” and that she fears being “challenged” in toilets.
2 mins
11 dead in car carnage
ELEVEN people were killed when a car was driven into revellers at a street festival celebrating Filipino culture in the Canadian city of Vancouver, local police have said.
1 min
Marathon record may be broken
THOUSANDS of runners crossed the finishing line of the 45th London Marathon yesterday, with the fathers of two girls killed in the Southport attack taking part.
1 min
Don't keep mum when it comes to your family history
KNOWING your family’s medical history is incredibly important as many health conditions, including certain cancers and eye issues, carry a genetic risk.
4 mins
The key to being digitally bolder when you're older
As our world becomes more digital, feeling confident with technology isn’t just a bonus - it's a vital key to staying connected, informed, and in control of everyday life.
2 mins
Town bus lane a fine hotspot after flyover closure
A BUS lane where fines have rocketed since the closure of the Gateshead Flyover has become the town's penalty hotspot.
2 mins
Veggies and fruit could be healthy for economy
BOOSTING UK fruit and veg production to meet healthy eating guidelines could increase farm profits, create jobs and add £2.3 billion to the economy, a report has suggested.
1 min
Overdue invoices surge past half-million mark
NORTH East businesses had to tackle more than half a million overdue invoices at the start of this year, new figures have revealed.
2 mins
Turnover boost as club returns to the first division
RETURN to Division One of the County Championship for Durham's cricketers has helped their club broadly maintain turnover and profits.
2 mins
New foundation brings 'long-held dream' to life
THE founder of North East care, leisure and property company Malhotra Group Plc has launched a charitable foundation to demonstrate his continuing commitment to giving back to the community.
2 mins
Prescription for a healthier life may be empowerment
SAM VOLPE on a new way to keep people healthy that doesn’t necessarily involve pills or potions
3 mins
PM's support will falter if he keeps being subservient
SOMETIMES politicians and countries unexpectedly face big choices which will determine their future for a long time. The Brexit vote is probably a bad example, because everyone had spent time preparing for that. Possibly the settlement in Northern Ireland of 1998, often known as the Good Friday Talks which ended most of the violence in Northern Ireland, is a better one.
3 mins
Safety the top priority
As yet there has been little clarity over when the new fleet of Metros will return to the network.
1 min
TAKE A BOW
WELL, this is a tame ride, I thought, as I sat in a dinghy on a conveyor belt inching up a steep track, water trickling towards me.
3 mins
Laidler claims five wickets as Stocksfield collapse
ANNFIELD Plain opener Anthony Horner made 39 runs as did Shane Oliver, at home to Stocksfield as they totalled 199-9, while Luke Doneathy claimed 3-28.
1 min
Bryce on form as Blaze extinguish Durham's hopes
SCOTLAND all-rounder Kathryn Bryce starred with two wickets and 54 to help The Blaze claim a comeback win as they put the skids under a strong Durham start in the MetroBank One-Day Cup women's competition at the Banks Homes Riverside.
2 mins
Dickens voices pride as Falcons go down fighting
NEWCASTLE Falcons senior coach Alan Dickens was proud of the character shown by his side in their 55-19 Gallagher Premiership defeat to Bath on Saturday.
2 mins
Eagles enjoy a weekend of wins to remember
THE Newcastle Eagles had the most perfect of weekends to cement a third-place finish in the Super League Basketball Championship standings.
2 mins
Jarrow target play-off final to round off impressive season
KENNIE Malia has called on Jarrow to round off an impressive season on a high by securing a place in the Northern League Division Two play-off final.
1 min
Number of defeats not acceptable - Magnay
GATESHEAD manager Carl Magnay insisted he will “never give in” as his side prepare for a date with destiny in their National League play-off bid.
2 mins
The Clarets march on as Cifuentes thanks supporters
BURNLEY boosted their Sky Bet Championship title hopes emphatically by hammering QPR 5-0 in their penultimate match of the season.
1 min
Black Cats boss unhappy for fans
REGIS Le Bris urged Sunderland to learn quickly after a fourth straight defeat and a fifth without a win.
2 mins
Troubled Targett joins Hall on the treatment table
MATT Targett's season could be over after the Newcastle United defender suffered a 'slight' hamstring issue.
1 min
Maresca says Blues win was deserved
CHELSEA manager Enzo Maresca was delighted to see his side show their mean streak to earn a 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
1 min
HOWE GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS AFTER A VERY EMOTIONAL FEW WEEKS
EDDIE Howe had given Newcastle United players the heads-up. The Magpies boss was not going to be his usual rampaging self on the training pitches after being hospitalised with pneumonia less than two weeks previously.
3 mins
'When it's game time, we've got to do our job'
EDDIE Howe had given Newcastle United players the heads-up. The Magpies boss was not going to be his usual rampaging self on the training pitches after being hospitalised with pneumonia less than two weeks previously.
3 mins
Magpies are tipped to secure Champions League spot
THE Champions League anthem will be ringing out at St James’ Park next season as Newcastle United hold off the challenge of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest to secure fourth place - according to the latest Opta predictions.
1 min
Race will go down to wire, says boss
EDDIE Howe was not in the mood to discuss the prospect of wrapping up Champions League qualification early - knowing the race for Europe's top table may go down to the final day of the season.
2 mins
Mepham: Cats must not forget the positives
DEFENDER Chris Mepham relayed a message of defiance in the wake of Sunderland's defeat to Oxford United, making a plea for unity across the fanbase.
1 min
Burn backs Osula to shine for Magpies
NEWCASTLE United dressing room leader Dan Burn believes William Osula, pictured, could yet save the Magpies a few million this summer.
2 mins
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