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The Journal
Bellamy banks on big reward from friendly
ENGLAND and Wales go head-to- head ina sold-out Wembley friendly this evening. Ahead of the neighbours’ meeting under the arch, we take a look at five of the main talking points.
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October 09, 2025
The Journal
LITTLE BIRDS' SAD SOUNDTRACK AND DEMISE
MELANCHOLY bird calls trickle down from brilliant blue skies to tease the ears and fill the heart with sadness.
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October 09, 2025
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CREAMY CARROT SOUP
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October 09, 2025
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Over 1,000 sign petition to save school
A PETITION to save Hazlewood Community Primary School from possible closure and merger has amassed over 1,000 signatures.
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October 09, 2025
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Sabalenka on course to extend unbeaten Wuhan record
ARYNA Sabalenka recovered from a slow start to defeat Rebecca Sramkova and maintain her unbeaten record at the Wuhan Open.
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October 09, 2025

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Vertu expects profit hit from JLR cyber attack
MAJOR car retailer Vertu says it could suffer up to a £5.5m hit on profits due to the fallout from Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) forced factory shutdown.
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October 09, 2025
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Gold price boost for pawn-broker
STRONG gold prices and success- ful efforts to diversify its business have spurred high street pawn- broker Ramsdens to upgrade its profit outlook.
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October 09, 2025
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Gordon: I'm still no.1 for United spot-kicks
NEWCASTLE United winger Anthony Gordon expects to remain the club’s number one penalty taker this season, despite Nick Woltemade’s ‘top’ spot-kick against Nottingham Forest.
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October 09, 2025
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Three men accused of murder took train to Scotland
THREE men accused of murdering a grandad who was shot dead in his County Durham home took a train to Scotland shortly after the shooting, a jury has heard.
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October 09, 2025
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Roberts deal 'good for Brum'
FORMER Sunderland striker Don Goodman reckons Birmingham City should explore signing Sunderland's Patrick Roberts on a permanent basis.
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October 09, 2025

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Victims of violent crime and stalking to get better support
THE Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has launched a new scheme to help support victims of crime. Susan Dungworth has introduced the 2026 to 2029 funding, giving local services the stability they need to provide better victim support.
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October 09, 2025
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Body found at country park in search for missing woman
A BODY has been found in the search for missing North Tyneside woman Lucy Patterson at the Rising Sun Country Park.
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October 09, 2025

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Magpies would need to move fast for Mainoo
NEWCASTLE United retain an interest in Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo but will have to move swiftly if they decide they want to add him to their squad in January.
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October 09, 2025
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UK's energy grid may see 'tight days'
GREAT Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand.
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October 09, 2025
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Scheme to tackle low-quality homes reveals findings
A GATESHEAD scheme aimed at tackling low-quality homes in Saltwell identified over 2,000 housing hazards, logged over 1,300 police checks, and uncovered a brothel throughout its tenure.
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October 09, 2025
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Deadly paraglider strike
MYANMAR’S military has carried out a paraglider strike on a village that killed at least 24 people, including children, and wounded more than 50 others, according to a member of a resistance group.
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October 09, 2025
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Cats stars in action for countries during international break
THE Premier League pauses once again for the October internationals, with Sunderland well represented across senior and youth levels worldwide.
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October 09, 2025
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Topshop losses revealed ahead of High Street return
AHEAD of Topshop and Topman’s anticipated return to UK high streets next year, losses at the joint venture behind the brands have been disclosed.
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October 09, 2025
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Stevens knocks out world No.1 in dramatic 5-4 second-round win
SNOOKER World number one Judd Trump suffered a second-round exit at the Xi'an Grand Prix in China following a dramatic 5-4 defeat to Matthew Stevens.
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October 09, 2025

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‘American fans crossed the line’
COLLIN Morikawa admitted the behaviour of American fans at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line” but he did not believe he was partly to blame for inflaming the atmosphere.
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October 09, 2025

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North East museums to share £1.25m funding
MUSEUMS across the North East from Jarrow Hall to Sunderland's Winter Gardens are to share a £1.25m funding boost, the Government has announced. The cash, which comes from the Government's Museum Renewal Fund, will support publicly-owned museums across the region.
1 min |
October 09, 2025
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Elanga is confident the goals will come
NEWCASTLE United winger Anthony Elanga has hit back at criticism over his form since joining the club in the summer transfer window.
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October 09, 2025
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My money’s on Shabana
ALL of a sudden there's evidence of a well-thought-through push back from Labour.
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October 09, 2025
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Flight nightmare for Newcastle for Newcastle's Brazilian pair
NEWCASTLE duo Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton finally touched down in South Korea after an energy-sapping 30-hour journey.
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October 09, 2025
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Hotel to build extra floor
PLANS to build a new second floor extension for a hotel have been given the green light.
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October 09, 2025
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Woltemade joins up with Germans
NICK Woltemade has returned to international duty with Germany after discussions between the German FA and Newcastle United.
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October 09, 2025

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Under the radar signing is a firm fans' favourite
NEWCASTLE'S front three may have stolen the headlines in last week's 4-0 win over Union SG in the Champions League but it wasn't their name the away end was chanting throughout the night in Brussels.
2 min |
October 09, 2025
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‘I WANT TO INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN’
RUGBY LEAGUE Winning is not enough for Wigan head coach Matt Peet as he prepares for his side’s quest to become only the third to secure three consecutive Super League Grand Finals when they face Hull KR at Old Trafford on Saturday night.
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October 09, 2025
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STIR OF ECHOES
But Amazon's big reveal offers much more than an upgrade to the firm's smartspeaker line-up...
4 min |
October 09, 2025

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Is Trump marshalling a private army?
AT a marine base in Quantico, Donald “Bone Spurs” Trump and his newly crowned Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, delivered a performance so absurd it made satire obsolete.
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