The Journal - May 05, 2025

The Journal - May 05, 2025

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In this issue
May 05, 2025
Fourteen children arrested following death of boy, 14
A MAJOR manslaughter investigation has been launched after the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire.
1 min
Lasting tribute to wartime Lioness
A FORGOTTEN WWI female football star has finally been recognised with a commemorative headstone.

1 min
Drug dealer on unconditional bail after entering pleas
A MAN has appeared in court accused of dealing multiple types of class A and B drugs in Sunderland.
1 min
Overdose woman was in need of better care
A WOMAN died after an overdose in supported accommodation at Lynemouth, an inquest has heard.
2 mins
Life imitating art in ex-detective's play
MORE than 20 years after he started writing it, former Northumbria Police detective Arthur McKenzie is finally set to premiere his new play Blackbird in the Snow tomorrow, May 6.

2 mins
Cricket club's tree tribute to local war heroes
NORTHUMBERLAND cricket club has paid a touching tribute to its local war heroes with a commemorative tree project.

2 mins
FUNDS POUR IN FOR FAMILY OF TRAGIC LAYTON
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to help the family of teenager Layton Carr.
1 min
St James' record is confirmed
A RECORD Sunday crowd for Super League's Magic Weekend at St James' Park has been confirmed.
1 min
Orca sight is 'pure magic' for boat tour veteran
A Farne Islands boat skipper filmed some incredible footage of orcas swimming off the Northumberland coast on Friday.
1 min
Teen death leads to manslaughter investigation
A MAJOR manslaughter investigation has been launched after the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire.

2 mins
Tyne ferry resurfaces in Brighton – on ITV’s Grace
A FORMER Shields ferry has made its screen debut after it was spotted in an episode of a hit ITV crime drama.
1 min
Off-road bike clampdown
POLICE have carried out a “day of action” targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Sunderland.
1 min
Labour rebels get together to form new political team
NEWCASTLE’S ex-council leader and five other rebel councillors have formed a new political faction.
1 min
Putin's nuclear hopes
RUSSIA'S President Vladimir Putin has said the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not arisen - and he hopes it will not.
1 min
Eight held after terror plot probes
EIGHT men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations.
1 min
BEST BUDS
DISCOVER NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS NEAR YOU THIS SPRING AS THEY BURST INTO LIFE
3 mins
Being angry is fine, but Nigel is not on your side
LESS than one year ago, the people of County Durham returned six out of six MPs for Labour.
3 mins
Child incident ends in arrest
A MAN arrested outside Newcastle Central Station was “behaving erratically towards two children” police have said.
1 min
Figures show big rise in fly-tipping across county
> Incidents of fly-tipping across the county are up by more than 70% since 2017
2 mins
Interest rate cut expected as impact of tariffs gauged
UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4.25% as the Bank of England eases costs for borrowers while it digests the impact of US tariffs on the economy.
1 min
Heineken to pump £2m into pubs across region
PUB giant Heineken UK has announced it is investing £2.2m into upgrading and reopening closed pubs across the North East, creating scores of new jobs,
2 mins
Veterans hoping for big VE Day event turnout
A MOTIVATED pair of veterans who have arranged a special VE Day event in Newcastle this May are hoping as many people as possible will join them in marking the big anniversary.
2 mins
Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting
The Battle of Britain halted Germany's progress and Hitler's aim of invading Britain. ANDY SAUNDERS tells the story of how The Few became the heroes of a nation

5 mins
BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN
HORRIFIC NAZI RAIDS PUMMEL OUR CITIES
1 min
Maltese please!
ELLEN JENNE FINDS NEW FRIENDS ON TOUR OF AN ISLAND FULL OF TREASURES

3 mins
Eagles find the winning formula to make semis
Women's Super League Quarter-final play-off

2 mins
No pain, no gain, as Knight admits 'everybody hurts...'
COMEBACK king Seneca Knight has revealed no amount of pain was going to prevent him from playing a key role in Newcastle Eagles’ post-season push.
3 mins
Durham are thwarted by a captain's innings
Day 3 - Hampshire vs Durham at Utilita Bowl Durham 511 lead Hampshire 429/7 by 82 runs

2 mins
Joy after De Jesus' saves put Town in Spartans' league
NORTHERN LEAGUE
2 mins
Stockton assess ‘next steps’ after play-off disqualification
STOCKTON Town have been removed from today's Northern Premier League Premier Division play-off final after being charged with fielding an ineligible player in Tuesday's semi-final win against Guiseley.
1 min
We owe fans a win, says Heed midfielder
LUKE Hannant believes Gateshead must repay their supporters for their backing this season by claiming a win in Monday's crucial home clash with National League play-off rivals Southend United.
2 mins
Le Bris shifts his focus after Cats' dismal finale
IT'S A DIFFERENT CHAPTER NOW, SAYS BOSS

2 mins
United make their point at third time of asking at VAR- away Brighton
NEWCASTLE United salvaged what could be a vital point in their bid for the Champions League places on a dramatic day at the Amex Stadium.

4 mins
Play-offs a chance to put things right – Mepham
CHRIS Mepham is the latest Sunderland player to issue a defiant message to Sunderland fans ahead of the Championship play-offs.
1 min
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