The Journal - May 17, 2025
The Journal - May 17, 2025
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May 17, 2025
'This isn't just about clocking miles. It's about something far bigger'
> Mark Allison - better known as Run, Geordie, Run - pounds through the streets of the United States on another of his epic runs, one that clearly takes a toll (inset).
1 min
Hopes rise for plant's survival
WORKERS at Nissan's Sunderland plant could have a hand in producing cars for a Chinese brand.
1 min
Music festival put back two months
A STAR-STUDDED festival due to take place in Newcastle in less than three weeks' time has been postponed until August.
2 mins
Firefighters remain at scene of fire
FIREFIGHTERS remained at the scene of a large industrial estate blaze yesterday.
1 min
Serial crook says 'life of crime is now behind him'
A SERIAL crook claimed to have had an \"epiphany\" and promised to turn his back on crime when he appeared in court for shoplifting.
1 min
North East brands are among richest in UK
THE Barbour family and Dame Irene Hays are among the richest people in the North East - and the UK - according to this year's Sunday Times Rich List.
2 mins
Police uncover cannabis farm in former Co-op
A CANNABIS farm has been uncovered in a former Co-op in a Northumberland town.
1 min
Drug-driver jailed after OAPs hurt in horror crash
A VAN driver who was driving “erratically” in Northumberland before smashing head-on into a married couple's car during a high-speed police chase has been jailed for almost five years.
1 min
Five city pharmacy bids rejected by health chiefs
HEALTH chiefs have rejected attempts to open a new pharmacy in a busy part of Newcastle hit by closures.
2 mins
Teen caught with drugs at airport is spared jail
A PREGNANT teenager drug courier caught trying to import cannabis worth £225,000 through Newcastle Airport has been spared jail.
1 min
£274m plan for student blocks clinch approval
A MAJOR student accommodation hub in Newcastle will undergo a £274m rebuild.
2 mins
Police share image after pub assault
POLICE investigating an assault in a city centre pub which left a man needing surgery have released an image of a man they would like to trace.
1 min
MPs' support for striking uni staff
INDUSTRIAL action among Newcastle University academics reached its 25th day on Thursday with three Labour MPs and unions pledging support.
2 mins
High risk alert as wildfire takes days to extinguish
NORTHUMBERLAND Fire and Rescue Service has warned that the risk of wildfires remains extremely high across the county after crews battled a large blaze in Wark forest this week.
2 mins
Two arrested after forced evacuation
TWO people have been arrested after an incident which caused residents of a Northumberland village to be evacuated from their homes.
1 min
Serial thief in court to admit to yet more crimes
A serial teenage thief has admitted responsibility for helping herself to a further £3,774-worth of designer goods from shops.
1 min
Popcorn and blankets ready for outdoor films
A PACKED programme of sport, blockbuster movies and family films will be showing for free on a big screen in the city centre from the end of June and movie buffs can even have a say about what's on the bill.
2 mins
'Loyal' Sam to become youngest ever Freeman
THREE-TIME Brit Award winner and local musical sensation Sam Fender is to be officially bestowed with North Tyneside Council's highest honour.
1 min
Pro-Palestine protesters at city factory
PRO-PALESTINE protesters assembled outside of Newcastle's Armstrong Works to protest against the actions of the Israeli state on Thursday afternoon.
1 min
MP backs criticism of PM over immigration
BLYTH and Ashington MP Ian Lavery has backed a campaign group's criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s controversial speech on immigration.
1 min
'Confused' seabird the only gannet on island
THE Farne Islands may be home to 23 breeding species of seabirds, but one resident returning for its second year is still a rare sight.
1 min
Dozens killed in attack
AT least 82 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, as US President Donald Trump wrapped up his regional trip.
1 min
Firefighters die in blaze at ex-RAF base
TWO firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.
1 min
UK's Euro 'advantage'
EUROVISION Song Contest commentator Graham Norton has said UK act Remember Monday “have a great advantage in that they are unlike any other act this year”.
2 mins
Get on the same page
Celebrate the written word with National Share-a-Story Month and help change the world, one book at a time
1 min
David Fairlamb
THE FIT FACTOR
2 mins
We've got your back...
Regular breaks and exercises can prepare your body for the physical movements involved in gardening. CAMILLA FOSTER finds out more
3 mins
WEAN-AGE PICKS
THE BEST FIRST FOODS TO FEED LITTLE DINERS FROM TOP CHILDREN'S COOKERY AUTHOR ANNABEL KARMEL. BY CAMILLA FOSTER
3 mins
Kids' prize fund theft was just a misunderstanding
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 mins
I realised the world doesn't end if I say no
RADIO AND TV PRESENTER VICK HOPE TALKS TO LAUREN TAYLOR ABOUT HOW SHE GOT BACK TO NATURE, FOUND BALANCE AND LEARNED TO SEE EMOTION AS A STRENGTH
4 mins
Repossessed homes rate rises by fifth
THE number of mortgaged homeowners having their home repossessed jumped by nearly a fifth in the first quarter of this year, compared with the previous three months, according to figures from a banking and finance industry body.
1 min
Nissan staff could help make Chinese car brand
WORKERS at Nissan’s Sunderland plant could have a hand in producing cars for a Chinese brand, it has been suggested.
2 mins
US inquiries on property in UK rises
A JUMP in inquiries from United States-based house hunters about homes for sale in the UK has been recorded by Rightmove.
1 min
Call for more regulation of tech giants
THE UK’s competition regulator should be strengthened to better combat tech giants Apple and Google and their market dominance, a think tank has said.
1 min
Collapsed Hard Rock Cafe owed over £2.6m
THE Newcastle franchise of world-famous rock'n'roll restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe collapsed with debts of more than £2.6m, documents reveal.
3 mins
Rolls-Royce shares hit record high
SHARES in Rolls-Royce have reached a new all-time high, bringing the FTSE 100 giant closer to a valuation of £70bn.
1 min
FCA warning as one in ten Brits have no savings
THE City regulator has issued a stark warning that one in ten Britons have no cash savings, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands could be left unable to meet emergency expenses.
1 min
Know your rights around private parking charges
YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS CHAMPION
2 mins
Inheritance tax delay calls made
MINISTERS have been urged by a cross-party parliamentary group to delay reforms to farming inheritance tax until 2027 over concerns that the changes threaten to hit “the most vulnerable”.
2 mins
Popular bakery now home to smash burgers
A NEWCASTLE bakery which closed its doors in March has now risen risen to new challenges and reopened with a new tasty idea.
3 mins
Eat & greet
The recipes for success at next month's Big Lunch event, by SHARON GREEN
1 min
People younger than me should not feel fearful, 60 is great
BBC presenter Reeta Chakrabarti has written her first novel. She talks to ELLA WALKER about new challenges and how Britain has changed
5 mins
ESPECIALLY LIGHT
Ferrari has unveiled a lightweight, hardcore version of the 296 supercar - the Speciale.
1 min
People assume communication is just listening and speaking... there is so much more depth to it
ROSE AYLING-ELLIS AND HER CO-STARS DISCUSS THE JOY OF MAKING A SHOW THAT CHAMPIONS LIP READERS, WITH NEW ITV CRIME DRAMA CODE OF SILENCE. BY ELLA WALKER
3 mins
Hatton turns air blue again
GOLF: Tyrrell Hatton's frustrations boiled over with a foul-mouthed outburst as he squandered a promising start in round two of the 107th US PGA Championship.
1 min
POINT TO POINT: SEASON DRAWS TO A CLOSE AT HEXHAM
THE Northern Area season draws to a close with today's Haydon fixture at Hexham, where watering has been taking place all week to provide safe jumping ground.
2 mins
I'm ready for anything, says Williams' Albon
YOUNGSTER SAYS CONFIDENCE HAS BEEN REBUILT AFTER RED BULL DEMOTION
2 mins
Crest change ‘cannot be made without consent’ of fans - Eddie
EDDIE Howe has revealed that even he has not had a glimpse of what Newcastle United's new crest could look like.
1 min
'The race and the ambition to improve is really aggressive'
EDDIE Howe has vowed to “make sure” that relentless Newcastle United are “moving as quickly as possible” - even if this ends up being the club’s most successful campaign in memory.
2 mins
Bruno to keep armband amid return of 'captain'
NEWCASTLE United star Bruno Guimaraes will continue to wear the skipper's armband at the Emirates Stadium - even if club captain Jamaal Lascelles enters the field at the same time on Sunday.
1 min
Magpies still sweating on Botman for crunch clash
NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe admits that the Magpies are sweating on the fitness of Dutchman Sven Botman ahead of Sunday's trip to Arsenal, writes LEE RYDER.
1 min
Financial shackles are off at last: Howe
NEWCASTLE United boss Eddie Howe has delivered arguably his most bullish summer transfer window update of the season as he revealed the Magpies were free of Profit and Sustainability Rules [PSR] concerns and expecting to strengthen in the upcoming trading period.
1 min
HELP OUT TO EAT OUT
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS shows how to create a stylish, welcoming space for al fresco dining
1 min
LOADED question
With barbecue season upon us, do not let your trusty dishwasher fail you, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
2 mins
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