The Journal - May 12, 2025

The Journal - May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025
Arena plan 'still realistic' – mayor
It is still \"absolutely realistic\" to build a new arena and conference centre at Gateshead, the North East mayor insists.
1 min
High price sought for a partnership
NORTHUMBERLAND Land of great opportunities

2 mins
MP slams new parking charges at train station
TRAIN operator Northern have come under fire for introducing car parking charges at a Tyne Valley railway station.
1 min
Celebrating 40 years of life-saving transplants
It was 40 years ago this week Pauline Duffy became the Freeman Hospital’s first heart patient.

3 mins
MAYOR: I DEMANDED A METRO IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND I GOT IT
The Tyne and Wear Metro has recorded its best performance in almost three years, despite a failure that took its new trains out of action.
2 mins
Community turns out for tragic Layton
A fundraising event for the family of Layton Carr was held at the weekend.
1 min
Appeal for information after driver dies in crash
A woman has died following a car crash in Washington, with police now appealing to the public for information surrounding the collision.
1 min
Gateshead arena still 'absolutely realistic'
IT IS still \"absolutely realistic\" to build a new arena and conference centre on the banks of the River Tyne, the North East mayor insists.
2 mins
University to axe 38 jobs in bid to save £3.8m
NEWCASTLE University is set to axe another 38 jobs as part of major budget cuts brought on by declining international student numbers.
1 min
Police issue appeal after injured man, 77, dies
POLICE are investigating the death of an elderly man who suffered \"unexplained\" serious injuries in Washington.
1 min
Leader hopes sentence will fit 'revolting' crime
THE leader of Northumberland County Council has branded the felling of Sycamore Gap a “revolting” crime after two men were found guilty of cutting down the iconic tree.

2 mins
Second try at alcohol licence for local store
A FELLING shop found with a stash of counterfeit vodka is applying to sell booze again weeks after a previous bid was rejected.
1 min
Kids' chance to play at Sunderland
BUDDING young footballers are to be given the chance to play at the home of Sunderland AFC.
1 min
Homes plan for site of former school and church
NORTH Tyneside Council has drawn up plans for new social homes in Longbenton, on the site of a former Catholic church and school.
1 min
Miner's George Cross medal to go under hammer
A GALLANTRY medal awarded to a miner who saved a workmate trapped by a roof fall is to be sold at auction in London.

2 mins
US 'encouraged' by Iran talks
GLOBAL BRIEFING
1 min
Ceasefire soon shaken
INDIA'S military strikes on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan last week killed more than 100 militants including their prominent leadership, India's director general of military operations said yesterday.
1 min
Attack on prison officer condemned
SOUTHPORT triple killer Axel Rudakubana’s supervision was downgraded before an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh, according to reports.
1 min
My deafness is one of my superpowers
LOVE ISLAND STAR AND STRICTLY COME DANCING FINALIST TASHA GHOURI TELLS ELLA WALKER HOW SHE REVISITED TOUGH TIMES IN HER NEW SELF HELP GUIDE
5 mins
Number of candidates for jobs on the increase
THE number of candidates for advertised jobs has increased substantially, according to recruiters.
1 min
Multi-million pound backing for uni project
A PROJECT to help turn research at the North East's five universities into jobs and economic growth has received multimillion-pound backing from the Government.
2 mins
Coffee shop brewing up new site to help growth
COFFEE shop Layneway & Co is expanding with a new site in the Tynemouth home of former bakery and cafe business Toast.
2 mins
Work begins on second new bar at Theatre Royal
NEWCASTLE'S Theatre Royal has unveiled plans to transform a former bar and restaurant into a new leisure venue.

2 mins
Farage must stop parroting Trump
DIVERSITY, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been under attack from populist leaders.
2 mins
Election results were a message to Government
David Taylor-Gooby

3 mins
Let's have a decision
THE glittering prize of a new arena and conference centre for the North East remains tantalisingly out of reach.
1 min
A PAD/LOCH COMBINATION
BUSY MUM SALLY McLEAN AND PALS FIND A WATERSIDE BOLT-HOLE IN RURAL SCOTLAND

3 mins
Chance for Brazilian Belle to pull it together and fulfil promise
BRAZILIAN Belle can build on her promising reappearance in the Bet At RacingTV.com Handicap at Catterick today.
1 min
Red-faced Falcons in dire need of investment
NEWCASTLE interim director of rugby Steve Diamond said his side’s “embarrassing” 75-28 mauling at the hands of Saracens shows how much investment is needed at the club.

1 min
Glory bid ends in defeat – but it's a season to be proud of
IT WAS five and out for head coach Chloe Gaynor and her Eagles players at Sheffield yesterday.
2 mins
Pride of London sent packing by Magnificent Seven
NEWCASTLE Eagles' Magnificent Seven punched their ticket to the 2025 playoff final in sensational fashion to send top seed London Lions packing.
3 mins
Bandits stall in Knockout Cup again
BERWICK fell at the Knockout Cup's first hurdle for the ninth successive season with Friday's 53-37 defeat by Redcar Bears.
1 min
Half-centurion Villiers pitches in with wickets
AN EXCELLENT all-round performance from Mady Villiers led Durham to a three-wicket win in their Metro Bank One Day Cup women's clash with Warwickshire.

3 mins
Just not Moors' day as brilliant Trophy run ends in Wembley loss
SPENNYMOOR Town manager Graeme Lee looked beyond his side’s FA Trophy final heartache after the Moors fell to a Wembley defeat against Aldershot Town.
2 mins
Arca: 'Another bad performance'
JULIO Arca was far from impressed with the Black Cats' performance in the 2-1 Championship play-off semi-final first leg.
1 min
It's all a blur for sorry Chelsea in high-noon crunch match as Newcastle keep going to the end
NEWCASTLE United’s match DJ had some fun with a full-time Chelsea taunt following the crucial victory over the Blues.

2 mins
Injured pair might not play again this season, says boss
EDDIE Howe has cast doubts over the prospect of both Joe Willock and Kieran Trippier returning in time for the last two matches of the season.
1 min
Don't take anything for granted, warns Howe
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