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The Journal
Government 'passive' in recovering loan losses
THE Government has been “dangerously flat-footed” in its approach to recovering nearly £2bn in estimated taxpayer losses from the Covid bounce back loan scheme, MPs have warned.
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June 25, 2025

The Journal
Concern for UK cement sector despite new industrial strategy
DESPITE government attempts to reduce high electricity prices as part of its industrial strategy unveiled on Monday, production in the UK's cement sector is rapidly dwindling, according to industry leaders.
1 min |
June 25, 2025

The Journal
A secluded oasis
Cala Cuncheddi serves up a true taste of Sardinian culture for JENNA CAMPBELL
2 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Hands off Scalvini, Magpies are warned
NEWCASTLE United have been warned off Giorgio Scalvini after their interest in the 6ft 4in centre-back circulated in Bergamo.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Spurs circling Cirkin
DENNIS Cirkin is a target for Tottenham Hotspur, with the London giants said to be preparing to make their move.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Howe relaxed and hopes for transfer 'breakthrough'
NEWCASTLE United are still interested in Marc Guehi but the Crystal Palace skipper’s chances of a move to Liverpool are believed to be gathering pace.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Lake Forest may be back in action for York meeting
LAKE Forest could be in line for a quick return to action in the Al Basti Equiworld Criterion Stakes at York on Saturday.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
School shuts for day after board falls
A North East high school had to close at short notice yesterday after a whiteboard fell from a classroom wall.
1 min |
June 25, 2025

The Journal
Celebrations for Nick after cancer trial success
A NORTH East furniture maker who was the first recruit on a groundbreaking cancer trial has celebrated the results 11 years after signing up.
3 min |
June 25, 2025

The Journal
Summer's sporting and social highlight is here...
DUST off those hats and suits, Plate Day is almost upon us and thousands of well dressed ladies and gents soon will be making their way to Newcastle Racecourse for their annual dose of racing, wining and dining.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Mbeumo makes his mind up
MANCHESTER United's rebuild looks set to continue with the purchase of Bryan Mbeumo after beating Newcastle United to his signature - and they look set to receive another boost off the back of the Magpies.
1 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Forest knock back £45m bid for Elanga
NEWCASTLE United are understood to have had a £45m bid rejected for Anthony Elanga, with Nottingham Forest again insisting the left winger is not for sale.
1 min |
June 25, 2025

The Journal
Homegrown hero brings cash boost
SAM Fender's trio of “unforgettable” homecoming concerts at St James’ Park gave the North East economy a £16.5 million cash injection, according to new figures.
2 min |
June 25, 2025

The Journal
Warning £50m academy rebuild project is 'at risk'
A £50M scheme to build new buildings for Berwick Academy is \"at risk\" according to a leading Conservative councillor.
2 min |
June 25, 2025
The Journal
Bill doesn't go far enough
I AM immensely relieved that Parliament has passed the first stage of the Assisted Dying Bill.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Delap 'went with gut' to sign for Blues
FORMER Newcastle United transfer target Liam Delap has opened up on the chase for his signature earlier this summer, and why he opted to move to Chelsea.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Ex-leisure centre site withdrawn from market
MORPETH’S former Riverside Leisure Centre has been taken off the market after a suitable buyer did not come forward.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
We can start to claim back those precious values
LOOKING back in order to move on, I find it awesome that at least seven generations of my family now lie in the church-yard of St Bartholomew. On the Point, overlooking the bay, at Newbiggin by the Sea.
3 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Sentiment improves as tariff worries are eased
ACTIVITY across the UK's private sector has grown this month as some easing of US tariff policy helped lift business sentiment, new survey data shows.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
No smooth ride ahead for Plate champ
ONESMOOTHOPERATOR will have to defy a welter burden if he is to repeat his victory of last year in the JenningsBet Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Brandon get the better of City rivals
READERS DURHAM & NORTH EAST LGE
2 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Forest cut down talk of Elanga exchange
ANTHONY Elanga may still cost Newcastle United a hefty fee north of £60m this summer - despite talk of a swap deal with Harvey Barnes over the weekend.
1 min |
June 24, 2025

The Journal
A great story that's told with passion and energy
GAVIN HAVERY is blown away by the musical Hamilton, which has begun its Sunderland run
2 min |
June 24, 2025

The Journal
Free heat pump scheme aims to boost confidence in tech
A TRIAL giving heating engineers a free heat pump for their own homes is to be rolled out to thousands of people after it boosted professional support for the tech.
2 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Fans will be having a Ball on opening day, says ex-skipper
SUNDERLAND legend Kevin Ball says being at home on the opening day fixture “sets the tone”.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Solution sought for Metro trains feeling heat
THE new Tyne and Wear Metro trains pulled from use due to leaking air conditioning units are all now back in service.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Industry needs a lift
ENERGY costs have long been a source of worry for both households and business.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Tributes pour in for 'cherished' footballer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a local football hero after his sudden death.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Study finds it is 'harder to grow old' in the North
OLDER people in the North of England are likely to be poorer and in worse health than their counterparts in the South, a study has found.
1 min |
June 24, 2025
The Journal
Pundit's Jobe comments struck a chord
IT'S not often that I agree with former Crystal Palace chairman Simon Jordan but I sort of do when it comes to his comments on Jobe Bellingham.
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